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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Tree Insurance Policies To Change – Canker Cov’ge Is Out
Florida citrus growers may want to take some short term actions and make some longer term decisions as a result of changes to fruit tree insurance policies for the next crop year. Gary Cooper has details in this report. Report (2:00 wma) For more details on the policy as provided to us by Bob Stallings (in photo) and Stallings Crop …
Cold Snap-Time Will Tell / Regional Grower Mtgs This Week
As is usually the case, it takes a little time after any kind of cold snap to determine what damages, if any, took place around the state’s growing areas. We’ll have more on that in reports to come. Meanwhile, citrus growers throughout Florida’s heartland are primed and ready to enjoy food and fellowship at their regional grower association annual meetings …
FL AgNet Week In Review February 16, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Citrus Crop Forecast February update is released, there are new recommendations for Tropical Soda Apple Management, Florida promotes truthful information about the Animal ID program, the proposed farm bill could help new farmers and ranchers, and Florida Farm Bureau continues work on property tax issues. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …
FL Cattlemen Set to Meet in Tallahassee
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association isĂ‚Â askingĂ‚Â cattle producers across the state to be in Tallahassee March 13th to 15th for meetings with state legislators. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Weather Watch Services for Citrus Growers
Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association sent out a handy memo to his members today about some websites and other services available for citrus growers during cold weather times. Many areas of Florida are expected to dip below freezing at some point in the coming days. I hope Ray doesn’t mind me posting the following info for other …
More FCIRCC Citrus Research Funding News
Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Chairman Tim Anglea (photo) discusses the first initiatives on tap for the Council now that it has hired John Jackson Jr for its Executive Director position. Among other things, Anglea emphasizes this will be a cricital year for growers to become engaged directly in the legislative process. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …