Florida fresh citrus growers and packers sat down with USDA Under Secretary for Mktg & Regulatory Programs Bruce Knight Monday in Winter Garden FL to discuss the timing of new rules in the works that will govern the shipment of fresh fruit out of the state of Florida. U S D A researchers say much has been learned during the …
FL Cattleman on Producer Education Efforts
Efforts to bolster production education was one issue that saw quite a bit of discussion at the recent Cattle Industry Convention. I caught up with a member of the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation who sits on that committee to find out what some of the things were they looked at. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
FL Property Tax Hearings
A series of legislative hearings on property tax reform are set to begin across the state and agricultural producers are being urged to make sure they participate and make sure their voices are heard regarding agricultural use assessments or Greenbelt. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper talked last week with Representative Baxter Troutman of Winter Haven about the potential for Greenbelt changes. …
Food Check Out Week
Farm Bureau is celebrating the continued affordability of food Feb. 4-10, during Food Check-Out Week. Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
County NRCS Office Sustains Tornado Damage
Due to the damage sustained by a tornado February 2, the Deland Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has moved field office operations to the USDA Service Center located in Ocala at 2303 NE Jacksonville Road, Suite 200. The telephone number is (352) 622-3971 Extension 3. The Deland NRCS field office serves Volusia and Flagler Counties. Report …
New Executive Director For FSGA
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has a new executive director. He is B. Shawn Crocker of Hillsborough county. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Bronson Pleased With Farm Bill Proposal
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is pleased with 2007 Farm Bill proposals announced by USDA, especially the increased focus on specialty crops. Bronson joined USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Thomas Dorr in Arcadia this past week to release details of the proposal, which Bronson calls “Florida friendly.” Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Iris Wall being honored on February 8th as “Woman of the Year in Agriculture.” More information about Iris Wall and the award can be found at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/01-04-07.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
USDA Under Secretary Knight Visits FL Citrus Monday Feb 5
In this report, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Bruce Knight discusses his meetings scheduled for Monday Feb 5 in Winter Garden with Florida citrus growers and other ag industry leaders. The meeting gets underway at 2:00 p. m. at Little Hall, 31 West Garden Ave in Newton Park, Winter Garden FL. Knight is expected to tour area …
FL Farm Bureau Citrus Committee Focuses On Greening
Mason Smoak of Smoak Groves in Lake Placid is presently the Chairman of Florida Farm Bureau’s Citrus Advisory Committee, among the many FFB Committees holding winter meetings in Gainesville in recent days. In this report, Smoak discusses the committee’s activities as part of Farm Bureau’s policy-development process, and the importance that growers stay informed on the latest information available about …