In these two reports, reaction and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the pressing timeline growers and grower groups are under to respond to the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee with regard to the idea of moving forward with a grower referendum about the Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE …
FL Citrus Mutual’s Revamped Website
LAKELAND, Fla. (February 4, 2008) In order to provide growers, the media and the general public with better citrus information, Florida Citrus Mutual Monday unveiled a completely revamped website. The website – www.flcitrusmutual.com – will offer Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
FDOC Sunset Review – Grower Point, Counterpoint
At Thursday’s meeting of the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee in Winter Haven, several growers and grower group representatives spoke in favor of the Florida Department of Citrus and the grower taxes that support it, while C E O of the state’s largest citrus grower, Charles Lucas representing Consolidated Citrus’s 50-thousand acres, spoke in favor of a referendum giving weight to …
Census Deadline is Here
We’ve been telling you about it for over a month now – and the deadline is here. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service REALLY wants to see those 2007 Census of Agriculture forms returned THIS WEEK. If you haven’t done it yet and the paperwork seems too much, hop on-line and get it done quick and easy. Report (1:00 mp3) Even …
Biodiesel in the Sunshine State
The National Biodiesel conference is scheduled to kick off Super Bowl Sunday in the sunshine state. A record 4,000 people are expected to attend the fifth annual conference in Orlando. Keep up with all the conference happenings on the Biodiesel Conference blog. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Final Veg and Melon Numbers
USDA has released its final report on fresh market vegetable and melon production for 2007. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
Cattle Inventory Slightly Lower
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their January 1 Cattle Inventory Report this afternoon, and the numbers came in slightly lower than last year. Report (:45 mp3) To see the full NASS report, click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
FBC Welcomes Two New Members
As the Florida Beef Council continues it’s work for producers across the state, they welcome two new members which pleases the FBC Chairman. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
Census Forms Need to be Returned
February 4th is about here and Tyron Spearman has this reminder to get your Census of Agriculture forms filled out as that information needs to be in by next Monday. Report (:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
FDOC In Focus: Sunset Committee Report & Marketing Features
In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee meets in Winter Haven, and Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief overview in the first report. Also in both reports, our end-of-the-week features on Citrus Department marketing programs. This week, FDOC In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter describes PR campaigns and website developments that magnify the message …