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
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 Allows Viable …
FL FB President in Tallahassee
Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick talks about Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee this week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Farm to Fuel Topic in Tallahassee
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Provide Input on Conservation Farm Bill Proposals
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Ag Commissioner Says Citrus Research Needs Investment
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
UF Has Full Plate of Citrus Research Challenges In It’s Plan
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 Allows Viable Research in …
FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature
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. Ă‚Â Report (1:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL
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 Allows Viable …
Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …