Treating Sparse TSA Stands

Randall Weiseman Florida

More information on how to treat sparse stands of Tropical Soda Apple is now available after research from the University of Florida.  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

Ethanol Milestone at Indy in Homestead

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

A major milestone for the ethanol industry will be marked this weekend in Homestead when the first IndyCar Series race is run on 100 percent fuel grade ethanol. 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 …

Florida Farm Bureau “Field to the Hill” DC Trip May 21-23, 2007

Gary Cooper Florida

Florida Farm Bureau is taking reservations for it’s “Field to the Hill” trip to the nation’s Capitol in May. Here is the information about the trip. FFBF Field to Hill DC Trip Info (pdf) 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 …

Jim Griffiths Portrait Unveiled, to Hang at FDOC

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Unveiled by his close friend Marvin Kahn during the March meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission, the late Dr. Jim Griffiths who represented Citrus Grower Associates will now watch over Commissioners through his portrait. It now hangs near the seat he usually occupied each month for many years during Citrus Commission meetings. Griffiths effectively represented the growers he represented right …

FL Cattlemen Urged to Comment on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Last week cattle producers in Florida were urged to get involved in the comment period concerning the new farm bill.  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

Rep. Marty Bowen Announces Run for FL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on Representative Marty Bowen’s (photo left) visit with Florida Farm Bureau members early this week as Bowen told the group she is throwing her hat in as the first candidate for the 2010 race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Report (0:38 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …

FL Beef Council to Work on Producer Communications

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council will be working hard in one specific area over the next few months.  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 Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Speaking to Southeast AgNet during Farm Bureau Day activities in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says Farm Bureau supports efforts of hte citrus industry to secure strong funding for citrus research this year, even in light of the tight money situation state lawmakers are facing this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Among the issues Florida farmers and ranchers are concerned about this year are Greenbelt Tax status protection, and for citrus growers, money to do critical research needed on greening and canker diseases. In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Ag Policy Adam Basford comments on citrus research funding issues and about how farmers who can’t come to Tallahassee …

O J in Sebring Race Winner’s Circle

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

The Twelve Hours of Sebring race has been going on in the midst of Florida citrus country for many years. In this brief report, according to a release from Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson, Orange Juice is a part of the winner’s circle celebration at the Sebring race this year. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …