Florida Ag Woman of the Year

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Nursery Crops

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that Colleen Boggs of Homestead has been selected to receive the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award for 2007. Boggs is owner and president of Pine Island Nursery, a family-owned and operated nursery in southern Miami-Dade County. Established in 1972, Pine Island Nursery is a leading producer and exporter of tropical fruits, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson comparing artificial and real Christmas trees. For more information, visit the web site of the National Christmas Tree Association. To find a list on the web of Florida Christmas tree growers, visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/christmas_trees.htm. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

FL Beef for Diabetes Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

November is National Diabetes Month and a great time for the Florida Beef Council to promote the healthy benefits of beef.  Report (1:30 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Farm Bill Delays are not Uncommon

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As we continue to wait on the Senate to work out their version of the 2007 Farm Bill, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says delays in getting a new farm bill is not uncommon.  Report (1:30 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 …

Community Farm Harvest

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Geraldson Community Farm, a Community Supported Agricultural Project in Manatee County, Florida celebrated its inaugural harvest last week. Report (1:30 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Fresh From Florida in the Big Apple

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Visitors to Times Square Plaza during the bustling holiday shopping season will get a virtual taste of these fresh Florida favorites when they view the CBS “Super Screen” at 42nd Street between Seventh and Eight avenues. Four 15-second video spots promoting “Fresh from Florida” agricultural products will air regularly on the 26-by-20-foot screen from November 18 through December 1 — …

Former UF vice president for agricultural affairs Kenneth Tefertiller dies at 77

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agricultural economist Kenneth Ray Tefertiller, head of the University of Florida’s agriculture program from 1973 to 1988 and a retired professor of food and resource economics, died today.  Tefertiller had lived in Gainesville since 1965, when he arrived at UF to take a position as a professor and chairman of what was then called the agricultural economics department. …

Mallory Swamp Restoration

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Suwannee River Water Management District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida last week unveiled a new and improved Mallory Swamp, which is located in southeastern Lafayette County. Report (2:00 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, …