On Capitol Hill last week, Gary Cooper sat down with Congressman Allen Boyd of Florida to discuss what might be coming in the 2007 Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to specialty crops. 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, …
FL Thankful for Beef Checkoff Dollars
Florida is one of those states where there are more people than beef checkoff dollars, and thus, FL Beef Council’s Sid Sumner, says help from other areas is very much appreciated. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Ă‚Â 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The program provides women (pregnant, postpartum or breast-feeding) and children (ages 1 through 4) who are enrolled in USDA’s Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), with coupons that can be redeemed for fresh produce at participating farmers’ markets in North Florida. More information about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition …
FL Session Over But More to Come
The 2007 Florida Legislative session ended last week, but it’s not over yet. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks says lawmakers will be back for a special session next month to deal with property tax reform. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
FL Congressman Adam Putnam on Citrus Research Dollars
Florida Congressman Adam Putnam reflects the frustration of working to secure citrus research dollars from a Congressional budgeting process that has seen many changes in recent months. Hear his comments on the matter in this Report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
FL Congressman Boyd Not Hopeful for Immigration Reform
Meeting with North Florida Congressman Allen Boyd during our travels to Washington D C this week, I asked him if he thought we will see meaningful Immigration Reform anytime soon. His comments reflect the frustration we heard from many people we spoke with while on Capitol Hill, as an ongoing media frenzy on the subject continues to largely portray an …
FL AgNet Week In Review May 4, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Annual Imported Fire Ant Conference is held in Gainesville, Citrus growers learn about biological control, Gary Cooper visits the nation’s capitol, House Agriculture Chairman give the Farm Bill timeline, and Florida’s legislative session ends with Agriculture on top. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
FL Agriculture Fares Well in Legislature
Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, says agriculture did very wellĂ‚Â this year in the state legislative session. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Ă‚Â 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 Ready for Summer Beef Promotion
It will soon be time forĂ‚Â theĂ‚Â Summer Grilling promotion. and the Florida Beef Council is ready for the annual event. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 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 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
FL Cattlemen to Meet June 19-21
Marco Island, Florida will be the site for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show June 19th through 21st. Ă‚Â Report (: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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …