Updated Citrus Crop Forecast Numbers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The March update of the Citrus Crop Forecast was released this morning at 8:30 a.m. indicating that all orange production is down and the FCOJ yield for the 2006-07 season is up from February. The report also reflects adjustments in California crop numbers after recent freezes hammered some groves and left others with less damage. Sponsoring these news reports: AND …

Sod Based Rotation Showing Good Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The University of Florida, University of Georgia, and Auburn University continue to work together with research of sod-based rotations. David Wright out of Quincy, Florida told me they are seeing good results.  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 …

Good First Week of Session

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The first week of the 2007 Florida Legislative session was a good one for agriculture according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. 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

FL Cattlemen Will Be in Tallahassee Next Week

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Now that the Florida Legislative Session is underway, the annual trip to Tallahassee will take place next week for members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation to meet with their elected officials.  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 …

FL Beef Producers Win NCBA Competition

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Florida cattlemen captured the first place, $5,000 prize for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association by playing the “Who Wants to Be a CattleMaster?®” game at the Pfizer Animal Health booth. Accepting the check from Kurt Piepenbrink (left) Pfizer territory manager, and Steve Clarken (far right), Pfizer beef sales director, are Florida representatives Cliff Coddington, Hal Phillips, Bo Hobby, Don Quincey, Bo …

South Florida Organic Certification Workshop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Purpose: To help growers and other individuals interested in pursuing Organic Certification with the USDA National Organic Program. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Location: University of Florida IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 18905 SW 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031, tel: 305-246-7001 Registration cost – $15.00 per person (Lunch, coffee break and educational materials included …

FL Beef Ambassador Promotes Program

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Florida and National Beef Ambassador Matthew Peeples encourages other young people to take part in the Beef Ambassador Program.  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

Row Crops Meet in the Sunshine

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General

Over 4000 happy corn, soybean and wheat growers were in Tampa last week for the annual Commodity Classic. 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

SE Projects Get Energy Grants

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Sugar

Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …

Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings.  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