Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush is covering ag news from the Florida Capitol this week. In this report Kat says while lots of folks know citrus research is a big industry issue, there is little to report yet in that regard during this second week of the Session. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Florida Citrus Old Timers Meet in Tavares
Citrus growers from some of Florida’s oldest family names in the business from what is known as Florida’s ‘Ridge’ production region gathered in Tavares on Wednesday. Ernie Neff, Editor of Southeast AgNet’s Citrus Industry Magazine, files this report. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Citrus Research Dressed Up-Nowhere to Go, Funding Needed!
In this report, Director Dr Harold Browning at University of Florida’s Lake Alfred Citrus Research Center says lots of effort has been made to design citrus research projects the industry and growers most need to successfully deal with canker and greening diseases. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Fresh From Florida Sebring Race
The “Fresh from Florida” message will be promoted to millions of people during the 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
SWFREC Mourns Passing of Vegetable Specialist
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center is grieving the loss of Dr. Kent Cushman, assistant professor of vegetable horticulture. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Ag Literacy Day
A host of volunteers armed with a book about farming will be marching into elementary school classrooms around the state Thursday for Florida Agriculture Literacy day, an event sponsored by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom. Report with FAITC Chairman Cara Martin (1:30 wma) Report with FAITC Director Lisa Gaskalla (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
FL Cattle Producers to Visit Legislators
Cattlemen from across Florida are invited to be in Tallahassee this Wednesday to talk with their elected officials. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
WFLA Holds Livestock Show & Sale
The West Florida Livestock Association held their annual Livestock Show & Sale this past week. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
FL Legislature Gets Through Opening Week
Week one of the Florida legislative session included a visit from the Governor. FCA’s Sam Ard looks at some of the highlights from the week. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
New Century Pioneer Farm Families Named
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the Dwight W. Wilson property in Polk County and Adams Farms, Inc., in Walton County have qualified as Century Pioneer Family Farms. Recognition in this program means the families have maintained continuous ownership of the property for at least 100 years. The Wilson property is currently growing citrus, …