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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
State Representative Poppell Discusses Citrus Concerns
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
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. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Freeze Damage Appears Minimal
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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
Changes May Need to be Made in Greenbelt
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
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
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
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
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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
Specialty Crop Groups Like Farm Bill Proposals
Specialty crop groups are mostly pleased with the 2007 Farm Bill proposals put forth by the Bush Administration. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …