Listen to the recording of the 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast given this morning by USDA-NASS Bob Terry. Ă‚Â Citrus Crop ForecastĂ‚Â (8:30 mp3) 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast Chart (pdf) Here is the official USDA Crop Report Document too…Ă‚Â (pdf) In one ofĂ‚Â these two reports, USDA’s Bob Terry reviews the key Florida portions of the citrus crop forecast.Ă‚Â 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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
FL Cattle Producer Town Hall Meetings
The Florida Beef Council & Florida Cattlemen’s Association have started theirĂ‚Â Town Hall meetings at various locations. FBC Chairman Brad Etheridge says the meetings are for all producers across the stateĂ‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle …
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 …
Florida Ag Environmental Awards
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson will present the 2007 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards during Florida Farm Bureau’s 66th annual meeting in Daytona Beach on Friday. This year’s winners are Butler Oaks Farm in Lorida, Gwinn Brothers Farm in McAlpin, Buck Island Ranch in Lake Placid, and Fraleigh Nursery Inc. in Madison. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Research Center Anniversary
The West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …
FL Peanut Producers Watching Farm Bill
The Senate will soon get back to action with constructing a new farm billĂ‚Â and the FL Peanut Producers Association is just one of the many groups that will be watching to see how it will affect peanut growers. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
MIL for Citrus Growers
Citrus growers in Lake County can benefit from a Mobile Irrigation Lab that is a joint effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida and other partners. Here’s two reports about the MIL and how it can help growers with environmental quality incentives: Report (1:00 mp3) Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …