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 Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
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 …
Bracing for Cold & More Citrus Rsch Mtg News
In this report, some observations about the bad timing of this week’s cold snap expected to bring temperatures in Florida citrus producing areas below freezing at a time when bloom for next year’s crop is delicate. Also in this report, more comments from Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman Tim Anglea regarding the efforts of the Council. Report (2:00 …
Florida Property Tax Hearings Going Well
Agricultural producers have been turning out for property tax hearings being held across the state, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Record Crowd for Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet
A record crowd gathered for the Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Tuesday at the Florida State Fair – Katherine Bush reports. Find out about this year’s inductees at www.flaghalloffame.com. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Conservation Help for New and Low Income Farmers
Beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers would receive some extra help for conservation efforts under the new farm bill proposed by the Bush administration, something that will help many in Florida according to State Conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Citrus Research Council Hires Executive / Regional Mtgs On Tap
This month’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC)included a decision on the hiring of its new executive director. In this report, FCIRCC Chairman Tim Anglea (pictured at left) discusses the choice and background of John Jackson Jr who has been selected to lead the Council’s efforts. Anglea says with all the talk of budget cuts at …
Cold Weather for FL / Citrus Harvest Update
In this report, some talk on the cold weather expected in Florida growing areas for this weekend, and some key points from this weeks citrus crop harvest update from USDA Ag Statistics. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …