FL Legislature Has Two More Weeks

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

With two weeks left for the Florida Legislative session, there are still issues of interest for agriculture. Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard has this week’s hi-lights.  Report (2:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Greenbelt Bill Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Legislature last week considered some property tax reform issues Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks reports that one Greenbelt bill was defeated. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Report

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the threat to Florida woodlands from arsonists. More information about wildfire arson can be found at the following web address: http://www.fl-dof.com/publications/fire_pdfs/arson.pdf Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AgNet Week in Review April 20, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Podcast

In this week’s pod cast, the FDOC focuses on national grocery chains, teachers are rewarded for Ag in the Classroom, Ag Literacy Day was a huge success, and the Beef Short Course is coming soon. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Nearing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held in Gainesville May 2nd through 4th.  Report (1:45 wma) To learn more Click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Ag in Classroom News

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The number of volunteers participating in Florida Ag Literacy Day last month was up 15 percent over last year, according to Florida Agriculture in the Classroom which organizes the event. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom has named Cara Martin of Florida Farm Bureau as its new chairman. Four teachers have received Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s Excellence in Teaching about …

Important Topics Discussed at Lake Alfred Citrus Institute

Dan Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports from Lake Alfred Citrus RFesearch and Educatioon Center on important topics discussed today at the 2007 Florida Citrus Growers Institute.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCBA Region II Meeting is April 19-21

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Southeastern states Cattlemen Association’s will all be in Florida this week for the annual NCBA Region II Meeting. AL Report  (1:00 wma) FL Report  (1:45 wma) GA Report  (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Dade County Agriculture Event Plans Upcoming

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dade County agriculture folks really know how to kick up their heels and have a good time. I’ve been to a few of these functions over the years, and enjoyed them immensely. Here’s info on a couple upcoming events being planned by Katie Edwards & crew at the Dade County Farm Bureau. Dade County Farm Bureau BBQ & FUNraiser (jpg) …