The 80th National FFA Convention took place this past week and when the announcement was made for the new officer team, a Florida student was among them. Brady Revels of Bushnell is the 2007-2008 National FFA Southern Region Vice President. Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
Afternoon “Greening” Class Added for Sebring Oct 30 in P. M.
This in from Ray Royce of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association: *** The Morning Session for October 30th is now full, however there will be an afternoon session that will start at 1:30 PM. Call the Extension office to pre-register. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
State Spending & Taxes-Sen Mike Haridopolos About Ag
In these reports, more comments from State Sen Mike Haridopolos about spending of tax dollars and the need for change in the way Florida handles its money. 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, …
Florida Tax Debate Concerns Rural Areas
Discussions going on in the Florida Legislature about tax reforms are of growing concern to rural cities and counties. In this report, comments from Sen. Mike Haridopolos, who recently spoke to citrus growers at the Indian River Citrus League Annual Meeting in Vero Beach. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). More information about CSAs is available online at http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/community_supported_agriculture.htm. 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 …
NASS Preparing for Census
The main topic last week at a meeting of NASS officials in Jacksonville, Florida was preparations for the new Census of Agriculture. Southeast Agnet talked with Florida’s Jim Ewing and Georgia director Doug Kleweno about the importance of the Census. Florida Report (1:00 mp3) Georgia Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
FL Cattle Producers Benefit from EQIP
There are many ways cattle and livestock producers can benefit on their land with programs through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. But you are also reminded of an important date coming soon in Florida concerning EQIP. 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 …
Trade Commission Affirms Dumping Decision
For Immediate Release: FL Citrus Mutual, LAKELAND, Fla. (October 25, 2007) – The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has again affirmed its determination that Brazilian orange juice dumped in the United States at less than fair value prices has harmed Florida citrus growers and processors. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
EQIP Amendment Reminds of Upcoming Deadline
Several amendments were added to the Senate Farm Bill during mark-up, including one that remove a provision to the payment limitation for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, maintaining the exisiting limitation of 450-thousand – which reminds us to remind producers that the EQIP batching period for 2008 funding is coming up November 13. USDA-NRCS in Florida wants producers to know. …
Former Citrus Chairman on Grapefruit, USDA Rules & FDOC
In these two weekly features involving coverage of the Florida Dept of Citrus former Citrus Commissioner and Commission Chairman Dan Richey talks about the grapefruit marketing situation going into this season, growing concerns and expectations about the highly anticipated USDA final ruling about fresh fruit shipments this year, and about FDOC efforts to juice up marketing efforts for grapefruit products. …