FL Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Matthew Peeples has been busy promoting beef not only in Florida, but across the nation as he currently serves as the National Beef Ambassador.  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 …

FL Freeze Report re: Citrus – Florida Farm Bureau

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Executive Director Pat Cockrell at Florida Farm Bureau discusses initial reports coming in about the impact of this past week’s cold weather on citrus around the state.Report (2:00 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 …

State Representative Poppell Discusses Citrus Concerns

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida representative Ralph Poppell from the Indian River region chaired the Agriculture Committee in the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, and remains a member of that committee for the upcoming 2007 Legislative Session. In this report Poppell discusses concerns about citrus canker, possibilities for windbreak technologies for better canker control, and what growers and ag landowners should be concerned …

TSA Recommendations for Sod Fields

Randall Weiseman Florida

Tropcial Soda Apple is a problem for many sod fields across Florida and recommendations have been made when it comes to using newer technology to control it.  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 …

Freeze Damage Appears Minimal

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Reports are coming in from around the state on damage from the cold snap this week. Pat Cockrell with Florida Farm Bureau says at this point damage appears to be limited and spotty. 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 …

Changes May Need to be Made in Greenbelt

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The last regional hearing on property tax reform is scheduled for Thursday in Orlando at Valencia Community College from 6-9 pm. Producers are encouraged to attend and make their voices heard about the importance of Greenbelt to agriculture. State Representative Ralph Poppell talks about changes that might need to be made in Greenbelt. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Fresh Citrus Shippers Expect Fairness In New Rules

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida’s fresh fruit growers, packers & shippers are anxious to see what is in a new rule still in development by USDA, that will govern how and where Florida fruit can be shipped in the future. In this report, grower-packer-shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach comments on big concerns among growrs about suggested cutbacks in research funding …

Citrus Budwood Facility Needs Legislative Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Nurseryman Nate Jamison has some timely suggestions for state lawmakers who will deal with budget matters when they go to Tallahassee to craft the state budget in coming weeks. Namely, fund the new citrus budwood facility in north-central Florida so the citrus nursery industry can continue to rebuild for growers needing new trees. Hear Nate’s comments in this report. …

Florida Ag Getting Ready for Session

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick discusses some issues they are watching for the 2007 Florida Legislative session. Farm Bureau Day will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at county Farm Bureau offices. The Legislative Briefing Dinner will be held …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about about Ag Literacy Day coming up March 15. More information about Ag Literacy Day can be found on the Florida Ag in the Classroom website – http://www.flagintheclassroom.org/programs_ag_literacy.cfm. 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 …