New Ag Census Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA National Ag Statistics Service is giving producers some extra time to submit their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms before they start calling. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Budget Cuts & BioFuels Among Legislative Conversation

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida

Producers, get ready for a busy year standing your ground. The economy and the state’s financial woes will force lawmakers to make some tough decisions this year and grass roots input is always effective at delivering your message. In the first report, Sen Durell Peaden Jr of Crestview comments on a biofuels bill discussed in the Agriculture Committee Thursday. The …

FL Cattlemen Heading to Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida legislative session got underway this week and next week cattle producers from across the state will be in Tallahassee. Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Larry Rooks hopes for a good showing during their annual visit with lawmakers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Peanut Month Events

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

March is Peanut Month and a variety of events have been held already including the GFA’s annual meeting. Tyron Spearman has these updates..  Report 1 (:30 mp3)   Report 2 (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Tallahassee-Based Intern to Report for Southeast AgNet

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida

Once again this year Southeast AgNet will be working with an agriculturally connected college intern in the state Capitol during the legislative session. Kristen Williams also works directly with Sam Ard who represent’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association. For Southeast AgNet Kristen will help keep our visitors and listeners updated on key ag issues, filing stories and doing interviews through the course …

FL Dept of Citrus Studies R-O-I Impact For Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

This week’s Florida Department of Citrus weekly features discuss return on investment (R-O-I). New market research technologies are coming into play in many industries to allow for better R-O-I tracking when it comes to marketing efforts. In these reports, FDOC Deputy Director of Research and Operations Dr Bob Norberg discusses what the Department of Citrus is doing to learn more …

S W Florida Citrus Nutrition Seminar

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Speakers: Drs. Kelly Morgan, Tom Obreza, and Mongi Zekri Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon; Immokalee IFAS Center; Program Sponsor: Robert Murray, Wedgworth’s, Inc. Free copies of newly updated Florida citrus nutrition book will be distributed. 2 CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors Thanks to Robert Murray! Lunch is free, but RSVP is required for planning. RSVP at …

FL Helped by National Beef Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council continues to receive checkoff dollars from the Federation which go into beef promotions here in the state .  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

FL Citrus Mutual on FDOC Referendum Recommendation

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these reports, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual’s Director of Communications Andrew Meadows about this week’s FDOC grower referendum recommendation by the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee in Tallahassee. Report Report Report Report (ALL 2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …