Some Processors File Lawsuit to Fight Mutual Dues Collection

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

A couple of the citrus processors in Florida don’t want to have to collect dues for Citrus Mutual as directed by the Citrus Department, so they filed a lawsuit recently against the rule. Hear more in this report. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Another Good Week in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Last week was another good one for agriculture in the Florida legislature, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about a tax break for certain BMP programs. More information about the tax break can be found on the FDACS website: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/02192007.html Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Prospective Planting Report Released By USDA

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Southeast Agnet’s Tyron Spearman has the peanut number released today from USDA-national Ag Statistics Service.  Report (1:10 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

USDA Citrus News – National Overview

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

USDA’s Radio Division in Washington DC posted this report among it’s reports for Farm Broadcasters this week, it’s an overview of the U. S. citrus crop situation at this point in the season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Florida Orange Marketers Meet – Ernie Neff Reports

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Industry Magazine Editor covered the recent meeting of Florida Orange Marketers and provides this interesting follow up report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Podcast, Vegetables

In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

FL Legislature WEEK FOUR – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch

Gary Cooper Florida

Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week FOUR in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Efforts to Secure State Funds for Citrus Start to Bear Fruit

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The efforts of the Florida citrus industry to secure state funds to help with citrus crop disease research and marketing initiatives seem to be bearing fruit. The first of these reports features Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan (photo left) and Citrus Department Spokesman Andrew Meadows discussing the meeting with Florida Governor Charlie Crist this week…The second report features Florida Senate …

NCBA Names Ashby Green VP Producer Education

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently added a well know name from Florida’s cattle industry to their staff.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025