Citrus Research Escapes Veto/Greening Tops Grower Concerns

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

University of Florida Director of Citrus Research, Dr Harold Browning, comments in these reports about the status of citrus research funding from state and federal levels so far this year, and says Florida growers are most interested right now in what they need to be doing in the field to best deal with citrus greening. Report (1:28 wma) Report (1:29 …

Bioenergy for Florida Forestry

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General

Florida has lost its number one spot in forest products, but the Division of Forestry is hoping to regain that title through bioenergy. Report (2:00 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 …

FL Receives WRP Funds for Special Project

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Special funding for a certian project in Florida has been granted through the Wetlands Reserve Program.  Report (1:05 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about urging people to report woodland arson. More information can be found on our web site at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05142007.html A daily report on Florida’s wildfires can be found on the Division of Forestry’s web site. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Strawberry Forecast

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its first forecast for 2007 strawberry production in California and Florida. Report (:45 wma) USDA NASS 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 …

FL Beekeeper Named 2007 Ag Volunteer

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom has named John Gentzel its Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. Selected from four nominees from across the state, Gentzel was nominated by the Dade County Farm Bureau where he’s been a member for twenty years. One of the most respected beekeepers in the state of Florida, Gentzel has devoted countless hours educating teachers and students …

FL Hurricane Recovery Projects Almost Done

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The 2007 Hurricane season is almost here, and Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says they are almost caught up with hurricane recovery projects from 2004 and 2005. Report (1:30 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, …

FCIRCC: Greening Research Top Priority

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research Coordinating Council Executive Director John Jackson says citrus greening disease research is clearly the number one priority right now for Florida growers. Report (1:30 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 …

Growers Want Grapefruit Juice Promo Flexibility

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report Indian RIver Citrus League’s Doug Bournique explains some of the reasoning and the need for some flexibility when it comes to using fresh grapefruit grower taxes to help move lots of grapefruit juice inventory stuck in the pipeline. Report (1:29 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

FL AgNet Week in Review May 25, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Podcast, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

In this week’s podcast, the 2007 Farm Bill may reorganize the USDA, Florida Cattlemen prepare for their annual convention, the NRCS meets on Water Wars, Florida citrus associations meet about tax proposals, and the citrus industry looks at indirect forms of funding. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …