More comments about the “Free Rider” issue, as Florida growers and industry interests put the push on to find answers, and tap new sources for additional funds from sources who benefit from the marketing efforts presently paid for exclusively by Florida growers. In this report, comments from former Florida Citrus Commission Chairman, Andy Taylor, Peace River Citrus Products. Report (2:00 …
Ag Secretary Relationship Important for Citrus
In the first report, comments from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for the U S Secretary of Agriculture to have a good understanding of, and relationship with, the citrus industry. In the second report, Putnam comments on the progress of the Farm Bill and how specialty crop interests need to keep the pressure on to get their improved …
FL Packers Look For New Fresh Rule
With the Florida citrus harvest getting underway, Florida growers of fresh citrus want to know what the rules will be as soon as possible in terms of shipping fruit out-of-state. In this report, Richard Kinney of Florida Citrus Packers Association has some insight on the expected timeline. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
FDOC & Commission Pressing the “Free Rider” Issue
These reports feature coverage of this week’s meetings at the Florida Department of Citrus, with comments from Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 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 …
FL Beef Dollars Doing Less
Even though beef demand continues to be strong, it’s getting tougher and tougher to continue with the programs across Florida to promote beef like before. Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge knows the checkoff is working, but worries about the dwindling funds. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
USDA Makes CSP Announcements
USDA made two announcements about the Conservation Security Program this week. NRCS chief Arlen Lancaster says first, nearly $257 million in CSP payments are being readied for all 19,393 contracts with eligible landowners and producers. And second that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service anticipates the next CSP signup to take place in early 2008 in the 51 eligible watersheds announced …
“Free Riders” Fix Options Being Discussed Around Industry
In this report, CEO Mike Sparks of Florida Citrus Mutual discusses efforts at the Florida Department of Citrus to fix the “Free Riders” issue. Report (2:00 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 …
Citrus Research Progress Update
In this report, comments from Dr Harold Browning, Director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, about the latest progress on the citrus research front. Report (2:00 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 …
“Free Rider” Concerns & Citrus Expo Planning
In the first report, an overview of efforts underway to deal with “Free Riders”, who many believe unfairly benefit from Florida citrus marketing efforts without joining Florida growers to pay for it all. Comments from Citrus Commissioner Bob Behr (top right), from an earlier interview about “Free Riders.” In the second report, core members of the Citrus Expo planning committee …
Property Tax Amendment Passes
The Florida Legislature got together and passed a proposed constitutional amendment to cut property taxes that should be on the ballot for voters in January. Senate Ag Committee chairman JD Alexander says it is an improvement over what they considered last week. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …