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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More Matters in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson helped unveil a new health initiative designed to get Floridians to eat more fruits and vegetables. At an event in the Capitol Plaza, Bronson promoted the nationally sponsored “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” campaign and told those in attendance that eating Florida produce is one of the easiest ways to improve one’s …

Citrus EXPO 2007 Planning On A Roll!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Planning and resevations for the world’s largest citrus grower seminar and trade show are way ahead of last year. A year ago exhibitor brochures had just gone in the mail, but now at the end of March 2007 well over half the exhibit spaces are already booked for the August 22&23, 2007 Citrus Expo! Grower seminars will feature top canker …

FL Seeking Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

With the amount of beef checkoff dollars shrinking, the Florida Beef Council continues to work on securing funding from others states.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

FL Vet School There to Help Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The University of Florida Vet School, according to their new Dean, is there to help the industry across the state.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Florida Ag Bills Make Progress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …