Fairness on the Farm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

A new Environmental Defense report, Fairness on the Farm, shows that 37 states would receive between $1 million and $33 million more in annual federal support if some direct payments subsidies were shifted to conservation funding. Alabama and Florida would receive the most benefit – about $26-27 million. FL Report(1:00 mp3) AL Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

FL Needs More Premise Registrations

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

While premise registration efforts continue across Florida, more producers are being urged to take part.  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 Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

FL EQIP Batching Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds farmers and ranchers the batching deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program is nearing.  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 …

FDOC Exec Re Season Ahead, Says Mktg Push Remains Priority

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these weekly features on Florida Dept of Citrus news, Executive Director Ken Keck discusses the season ahead and says even though Citrus Commissioners and the Department want to participate in research funding when possible, the top priority of the Citrus Department remains the marketing of the Florida crop in support of Florida grower returns. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 …

DPI Confirms Citrus “Greening” Find in St Johns County FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2007 INDUSTRY ADVISORY Citrus Greening Found in St. Johns County…On September 12, a citrus greening sample taken from a Valencia orange tree was collected at a residence in St. Augustine by a county extension agent and submitted for analysis to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry. Laboratory testing confirmed …

Now That Citrus Tree Count Is Updated, What Now?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, more news and nuance from the recent tree count update from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. Bob Terry compares the results of the recent count to tree counts in the past, and looks ahead now toward the coming citrus crop forecast, which is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12, 2007. By the way, we’ll …

A Preview of Another Great Looking Florida Grapefruit Crop

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Checking in with Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about the upcoming Florida grapefruit crop. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: 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 …

Mobile Irrigation Lab in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a part to play in helping Lake County Florida growers evaluate their irrigation systems to be more efficient. 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 …

Citrus Commission Chrmn On ‘Free Rider’, SIC & JCILC

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr discusses the “Free Rider” issue. in the second report his comments focus on what to do about recommendations made by the Special Industry Committee (SIC), including the suggestion that another group like the former Joint Citrus Industry Legislative Committee (JCILC) be formed. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring …

FL Fairs & Livestock Shows

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the many upcoming fairs and livestock shows to be held across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) To view a chronological list of Florida fairs and livestock shows with links to information about each event, visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/fairs.htm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …