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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle …

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 …

“No-Match Letter” Issue Put On Hold By Court

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

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

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

FL Peanut Producers Watching Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

The Senate will soon get back to action with constructing a new farm bill 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.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

MIL for Citrus Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, USDA-NRCS

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 Allows Viable Research in the …

Citrus Stats Admin Terry Reflects on Crop & Tree Counts

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these reports, on the eve of another Citrus Crop Forecast release set for this Friday morning, reflections on future tree and crop counts from the man who administers citrus crop forecast numbers and other citrus statistics at USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Services. Based at the Orlando offices of the USDA & Florida Ag Statistics Service, Bob Terry says he plans …

FL Farm Bureau Kicks off Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida

The annual meeting for Florida Farm Bureau officially kicks off today in Daytona.  Report (:30 mp3) To learn more, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …