As week three of the Florida Legislative session wraps up, it was a week where issues pertaining to agriculture were discussed. Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, has a look at some of those. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
CSP Signup Announced
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has announced a sign-up for the Conservation Security Program will be available starting on April 18 for approximately 64,000 potentially eligible farms and ranches in 51 watersheds covering more than 23.7 million acres. Read more from USDA-NRCS. FL Report (1:00 mp3) AL Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Specialty Crop Growers Frustrated With Farm Bill
Specialty crop interests are frustrated by the latest extension of the 2002 farm bill, however Mike Stuart with Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, who is co-chairman of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they remain optimistic a new farm bill can be passed. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Florida Ag In The Classroom Program On A Roll
In this interview (2:35 mp3) with Florida Ag In The Classroom‘s Lisa Gaskalla, she offers an update on the program, and details on “Ag Litereacy Day” set for April 10. Farmers, ranchers and others connected to Florida Agriculture will spend the day reading an ag story to school children across the state for Ag Literacy Day, and Gaskalla says there …
FL Cattlemen Urged to Promote IFAS
With funding cuts being on the of the top issues in the Florida legislature this session, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are asking their members to contact elected officials about the importance of IFAS to the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
FL Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee
Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick is happy with the turnout this week in Tallahassee for legislative day activities. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Farm Bureau’s “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report
Here’s this week’s 3-21-08 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Dept Puts Plan In Place to Support Production Research
In this weekly focus on Florida Department of Citrus news, Deputy Director of Research and Operations Dr Bob Norberg discusses how the Department plans to move forward in support of citrus production research, particularly greening research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Citrus Commissioners Bring In Nat’l Academy of Sciences
At their meeting this week in Lakeland, Florida Citrus Commissioners unanimously approved the involvement of the National Academy of Sciences as part of their initiative to help move citrus greening research forward. Commissioners also heard a report about the effectiveness of the new orange juice advertising featuring the voice of actor Tom Seleck. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details …
Congressman Putnam to UF: Don’t Forget Land Grant Mission!
UF must not forget its Land Grant mission-by Congressman Adam H. Putnam Talk to anyone involved in Florida agriculture these days and you will hear about the recent controversy over the future of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). I think this debate offers a unique opportunity to review the role of research and technology …