FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Weather

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Division of Forestry calling for an end to the burning of all yard waste by homeowners. More information about yard trash burning can be found on this web page: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007.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 …

Citrus Dept Meets with Gulf Growers About Budget & Taxes

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In an effort to engage Florida citrus growers about marketing initiatives and budget discussions, Florida Department of Citrus representatives met with growers in southwest Florida this week to discuss the tax proposals for the 2007-2008 harvest season. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Ron Hamel comments in this report. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …

FL Beef Value Cuts Research Continues

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

While certain beef cuts which were developed from the Beef Value Cuts Research are doing great, those research efforts are by no means over.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

FL Beef Cattle/Forage Field day

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The annual University of Florida Beef Cattle/Forage Field Day will be held Tuesday, June 5th  at the NFREC beef unit near Marianna.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

SWCS Holds Tri-State Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Soil & Water Conservation Society members from Alabama, Florida, & Georgia met last week to discuss water issues affecting the three states. We have several reports with stakeholders from the meeting. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

FL Farm Bureau Conducting Member Survey

Randall Weiseman Florida

Members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation are urged to take part in a survey which is available on-line.  Report (:30 wma) To learn more or get a copy of the survey, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Box Tax Proposals – Listen Up!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Something different, we’re posting several raw interviews at once in this post so citrus folks can hear what’s being said about the new FDOC tax proposals for the coming season. For those willing to load and listen, maybe it will help foster productive discussions going on throughout citrus country in the weeks to come. The first five interviews were done …

FL Helping Forest Landowners

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Getting information to landowners across Florida about forest practices was the purpose of a meeting held this week.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL AgNet Week In Review May 18, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Podcast

In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council works with state dieticians, Congressman Putnam and Congressman Boyd discuss Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), citrus growers are faced with a deadline for insurance coverage, the FDOC proposes new box tax rates, and the NRCS meets to learn about the plant material program. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …

FL Dieticians Key to Beef Message

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council Chairman talks about the importance of working with Dieticians across the state in getting out the message about the healthy benefits of beef.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …