This commentary by John Hoblick, President of Florida Farm Bureau Federation What is the future of Florida’s agriculture industry? I am often asked questions very similar to this and I have given it a great deal of thought. As president of the state’s only general agriculture organization representing 143,000 member families, I can say I see a bright future for …
New FL State Conservationist Knows Specialty Crops
The new state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is coming from California where he has experience with some of the same crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Referendum Still Being Discussed In Tallahassee
In this report, some scant detail about reports that a citrus grower referendum on the box tax may still be in the works. It will be among the issues for growers and industry in this Legislative Session, which starts this Tuesday in Tallahassee. Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Checkoff has Role in Beef Research & Safety
When situations like beef recalls occur, producers are reminded the beef checkoff is hard at workĂ‚Â assuring consumers about the safety of beef along with research activities to helpĂ‚Â with the safety aspects of the product.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
“Open Outcry” Silenced – Futures Trading Now All Electronic
In these reports, comments from commodities trader Roger Corrado at I C E Futures U S in New York. He says it’s a historic but sad time as the open outcry system for trading futures contracts is silenced. In the third report posted below, some interesting reflections about how Corrado and others got a start in the business. Report (2:00 …
Citrus Hall of Fame Celebration Next Friday March 7
Florida Department of Citrus is among the supporters of the The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida’s Citrus Celebration luncheon coming up March 7 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Meanwhile, the Florida Citrus Festival is reportedly shutting down, and depending on what happens in that situation maybe the confusion between the two Hall of Fames can be quieted once …
Greening Summit Scheduled for April in Avon Park
Here is a PDF file of the brochure (pdf file)for what is being titled a citrus Greening Summit (pdf file)for Florida growers in Avon Park April 8, 2008. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Summary 2006-2007 Now Available
The 2006-2007 Citrus Summary is now available online. The summary contains all of the latest facts and figures about United States citrus production; acreage, boxes, county by county numbers, etc. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings Set
Florida Citrus Mutual has scheduled its 2008 Area Meetings where local members are invited to meet and greet staff and discuss important issues. Lunch or dinner will be served at each meeting. The locations of the meeting do not allow for booths to be set up, however, Allied Members are invited to attend to meet citrus growers in their area …
South FL Agriculture Workshops to Address Water Restrictions
The following workshops have been scheduled in South Florida concerning the Water Restrictions from the South Florida Water Management District. Irrigation Restrictions: Production Implications” workshops (pdf file) are scheduled as follows: March 5th – Palm Beach County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 4:00pm – 6:00pm. March 18th – Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, …