Lawmakers Want Growers/Industry to Help with Research Costs

In the first report, Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck says with dollars tough to find for citrus research at both state and federal levels, lawmakers in both arenas look to growers and industry to put up some of the funds needed for citrus research. In the second report, Keck discusses the study by FDOC staff to see …

FL Farm Safety Day

The Seventeenth Annual Farm Safety Day to be held on Saturday June 2 at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Reseach and Education Center in Immokalee. Farm Safety Day is an educational event for farm workers and employers designed to emphasize the importance of farm and equipment safety. The deadline for registration is May 25th. For more information or to register, contact …

Disaster Designations

As drought conditions continue in the Southeast, USDA has declared 152 Georgia counties and 41 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to unseasonably low temperatures, frost and freezing conditions that occurred from April 6, 2007, through April 8, 2007. In addition, nine North Florida counties and 10 Alabama counties are included in the Georgia declaration because they are …

FCA Convention is Next Month

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show in Marco Island is less than 4 weeks away.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

2008 Beef Board Budget Proposed

Recommendations have been made for the 2008 fiscal year budget of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.  Report (:30 wma)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

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 ContentCIR Agriculture …

Citrus Dept Meets with Gulf Growers About Budget & Taxes

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

FL Beef Value Cuts Research Continues

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

FL Beef Cattle/Forage Field day

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

SWCS Holds Tri-State Meeting

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …