Here is the first AgWatch memo from Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative team in Tallahassee. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). It reviews the goings on in the state Legislature as of the end of this first week of the 2007 Session. We’ll try to get these posted as soon as we receive them each week during the Session, and be sure …
FL AgNet Week In Review March 9, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, a wrap up from the Commodity Classic in Tampa, the FCA heads to Tallahassee, citrus is a major issue for the Florida legislature, and Alico is awarded a grant. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Updated Citrus Crop Forecast Numbers
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
The University of Florida, University of Georgia, and Auburn University continue to work together with research ofĂ‚Â sod-based rotations. David Wright out of Quincy, Florida told me they are seeing good results. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Good First Week of Session
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 Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Cattlemen Will Be in Tallahassee Next Week
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. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
FL Beef Producers Win NCBA Competition
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
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
Florida and National Beef Ambassador Matthew Peeples encourages other young people to take part in the Beef Ambassador Program. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Row Crops Meet in the Sunshine
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 Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …