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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …
Ag Commissioners to Compete in Cow Milking Contest
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. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …
Peanut Forecast Sees Slight Rise
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …
USDA 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
FL Cattle Producer Town Hall Meetings
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
FL Rep Baxter Troutman Recieves FFBF Legislator Award
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 ContentCIR Agriculture …
FDOC Prepares for Larger Crop & Research Needs
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 …
“No-Match Letter” Issue Put On Hold By Court
Cindy’s audio report including comments from FFBF Vice president Rick Roth of Belle Glade on how the “No-Match” rule would affect his operation. Report (1:00 mp3) Wednesday, October 10, 2007 – 11:43 PDT SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge in San Francisco barred the Bush administration today from threatening to prosecute businesses for knowingly employing illegal immigrants if they fail …