FL Young Farmers Honored

Randall Weiseman Florida

Florida Farm Bureau recognized outstanding young farmers and ranchers in the state last week during the 66th annual meeting. Chris and Kelly Lyons of Lafayette County were named as Florida Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher of the year and were awarded new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. Charlie and Kelli …

Bronson Concerned About Water

Randall Weiseman Florida

Dry weather and water supplies were a topic of conversation for Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson this week at the West Florida Research and Education anniversary event and at Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the 2007 Agricultural Environmental Awards. More information about the awards and the winners can be found on the web at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-04-07.htm Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Commissioners to Compete in Cow Milking Contest

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida

Ag Commissioners from 4 states will compete in a cow-milking contest at this years Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga. This includes Charles Bronson from Florida who says he’s looking forward to the event.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Forecast Sees Slight Rise

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

According to this mornings report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the forecast for this year’s peanut crop is back up a little bit. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

Listen to the recording of the 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast given this morning by USDA-NASS Bob Terry.  Citrus Crop Forecast (8:30 mp3) 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast Chart (pdf) Here is the official USDA Crop Report Document too… (pdf) In one of these two reports, USDA’s Bob Terry reviews the key Florida portions of the citrus crop forecast.  In the other report, Florida Citrus …

FL FB President’s First Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick has been presiding over his first convention as the head of the organization. He talked with Erin Freel Best about the convention and his first year as president of the state’s largest general farm organization. Listen to her interview here. Report (4:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

FL Cattle Producer Town Hall Meetings

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council & Florida Cattlemen’s Association have started their Town Hall meetings at various locations. FBC Chairman Brad Etheridge says the meetings are for all producers across the state Report (1:00 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Rep Baxter Troutman Recieves FFBF Legislator Award

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

We spoke with Rep Baxter Troutman shortly after he was recognized as a Florida Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, at FFBF’s state convention in Daytona Beach. Other state lawmakers recognized as FFBF Legislators of the Year this year include Rep. Denise Grimsley, and Sen. Mike Heridopolos. Full interview Report (approx 3:00 mp3) Story Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

FDOC Prepares for Larger Crop & Research Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first of these weekly features from the Florida Department of Citrus, Deputy Executive Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the marketing focus needed to move a larger crop. In the second report, Norberg discusses recent supply side investments by the Department to support research efforts and needs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news …