AgNet Week in Review April 20, 2007

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Nearing

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

FL Ag in Classroom News

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

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

NCBA Region II Meeting is April 19-21

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Dade County Agriculture Event Plans Upcoming

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) …

FL Citrus Mutual Response to Media Reports re Dumping Case

In this document from their legal team (pdf file) Florida Citrus Mutual responds to questions about recent actions in the OJ Dumping case iMutual and other plaintiffs have been engaged in for some time. This response was prompted by media reports Mutual and its lawyers say are exagerrated about the latest court action. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Orange Juice Dumping Decision OVERTURNED??

There is some debate about what the recent decision by the U S International Trade Court in New York actually means. Hear more in this report and stay tuned for more in coming days as we ask industry leaders what is going on from their first-hand perspectives. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

FL Agritourism Bill

Florida Farm Bureau is working to make sure agritourism activities only need to follow state or county ordinances. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …