In this report, FL Citrus Mutual C E O Mike Sparks discusses the present status of immigration reform efforts in Congress. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the need for state assistance to help develop a bio-fuel industry in Florida. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/01102007.html Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
California Freeze Could Impact Fresh Fruit Markets
In this report, first-hand observations of the worst freeze California citrus and vegetable growers have seen in years, from Ed Lounds of Ft. Pierce FL who is in California this week on business. Also in the report, brief comments from FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the potential impact the freeze could have on what’s left of this season’s …
Freeze Hits California Citrus Hard
Southeast AgNet friend Ed Lounds who works for Best Sulphur Products from his Ft Pierce FL home base, happened to be in California on business during one of the worst freezes to hit California citrus areas in years. In this report Ed provides a first hand account from the Fresno area, and closer to home Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike …
FL Lawmakers Discuss Ag Concerns
As the Florida Legislature gets set for the special session, Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard says lawmakersĂ‚Â were able to getĂ‚Â together to also look at issues affecting agriculture in the state. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
FL AgNet Week in Review January 12, 2007
In this weeks review a Florida couples is honored by the American Farm Bureau Federation, House Ag Committee Chairman, Collin Peterson, speaks at the AFBF Annual Meeting, the Florida Department of Citrus goes to Tallahassee, and the southeast’s cattlemen are encouraged to be involved with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Report (8:53 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
Citrus Leaders: Lawmakers Need Citrus Facts
The Legislative process begins by educating lawmakers about the facts of the citrus industry within the proper context of the challenges the industry faces at this time. In this report, Report (2:00 wma) Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan and Citrus Department Executive Director Ken Keck discuss their meetings in Tallahassee this week and the challenges facing citrus in the coming …
Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition Jan 18-20 Ft Lauderdale
Here’s info on the upcoming TPIE show, from our friends at FNGLA: Fresh Attitude & Ideas at TPIE (Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition) January 18 – 20, 2007 Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Florida Representatives on House Ag Committee and AFBF Board
Seven freshman democrats have been nominated to serve on the House Agriculture committee for the 110th congress, including Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney, who was elected to replace Republican Mark Foley. Florida Farm Bureau’s new president John Hoblick has been elected to serve on the AFBF board of directors. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …
Citrus Makes Presence Known in State Capitol
As Legislative committees get business underway leading up to the 2007 Legislative Session, Florida citrus leaders want to be sure citrus needs are not sidelined at a time the industry needs understanding. Among those testifying before House and Senate Ag Committees in Tallahassee Wednesday, Citrus Dept Executive Director Ken Keck and Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan. Both are featured in …