Grow Both Food and Fuel

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson says Florida could grow both food and fuel. Bronson encourages producers to attend the “Farm to Fuel” summit July 18-20 at the Marriot Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bill Would Jumpstart Cellulosic Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 seeks to jumpstart the next generation of alternative fuels. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Teacher Honored

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.‘s overall 2007 Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture statewide winner, Ponce De Leon Middle School science teacher Dr. Kitchka Petrova of Miami, recently was honored with the National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award for the Southern region. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

FL Ranch Lands Pilot Project

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Special funding via a Conservation Innovation Grant is allowing a project to take shape in Florida just north of Lake Okeechobee.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Int’l Trade Commish Tie Vote Favors FL Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

A tie vote at the ITC goes in favor of Florida in the ongoing legal battle over orange juice dumping by Brazil into U S markets. This report covers some of the key points of the process including where it goes from here, and here also is Florida Citrus Mutual’s News Release (pdf file) about the matter. Report (2:00 mp3) …

FL Gets Beef Dollars from Federation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

With the growing population numbers in Florida, help is needed in getting the beef message out to consumers. And that help is being provided in extra checkoff dollars.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Cattle Export Facility Discussed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Discussions took place last week at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention about the facilities for exporting livestock out of the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDACS: New Science May Clarify Citrus Risk

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Agriculture officials say there is no conclusive science indicating risk of of canker spread from properly packed fruit. They hope soon to be published soon to be published will further prove the point to allow Florida fruit, particularly tangerines, back into the California market. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Craig Meyer comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report …

FL AgNet Week in Review June 22, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Podcast

In this weeks podcast, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Education Foundation has a new name, meet the new Florida Cattlemen’s President Larry Rooks, Putnam and Mahoney introduce a new piece of legislation for the Farm Bill, and in citrus the new box tax rates and the Pest Risk Assessment were released. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about precautions to take when preparing food for a picnic or barbecue this summer. More information about how to prepare and store food to avoid foodborne illness can be found on the web site of our Division of Food Safety at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/publications.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …