FL FB President in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick talks about Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee this week. 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

Farm to Fuel Topic in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida Farm bureau members are in Tallahassee this week meeting with lawmakers about various issues important to agriculture. One of those issues, according to Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, is the farm to fuel initiative. 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 …

Provide Input on Conservation Farm Bill Proposals

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are urging people to take a look at the conservation proposals in the administration farm bill recommendation and provide input. Report (1:30 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 …

FL Ag Commissioner Says Citrus Research Needs Investment

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson shares his thoughts about the need for lawmakers to fund citrus research at this time in particular, to help the industry address continuing challenges from canker and greening in a timely manner. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

UF Has Full Plate of Citrus Research Challenges In It’s Plan

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report University of Florida Lake Alfred Citrus Research Center Director Dr Harold Browning outlines, in a nutshell, many of the short and longer-term citrus research projects in the plan to help growers and the industry deal with citrus canker and greening diseases in the production process. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …

FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is happy with last week’s trip to Tallahassee, but knows the legislative session is just beginning.  Report (1:40 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

Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee is Tuesday. Farm Bureau members will be visiting with their legislators and attending a reception Tuesday evening. Members who are interested in attending can purchase tickets for $10 each from local county Farm Bureau offices. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Scrapie Eradication Program. More information about animal diseases, including scrapie, can be found on our Division of Animal Industry web site at the following link: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/main/ani_diseases_main.shtml 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 …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with Hill Visit

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, is pleased with cattle producer’s recent visit to Tallahassee.  Report (1:15 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