The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is growing in a new direction. The board of directors announced this week that the association’s first and only executive director Chip Hinton will be replaced. Information about the job opening can be found on the FSGA website. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
Sustainable Florida Agriculture
The sustainability of Florida agriculture is important to the entire state, which is why the Council for Sustainable Florida works closely with industry representatives on its mission to improve Florida’s economy and environment, while maintaining a high quality of life for residents. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FBC Uses National Funds for Beef Promotion
Florida was able to use funds from the national beef checkoff to help with a promotion in the South part of the state.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill
In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFCEB …
Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Cropâ€
Grapefruit along Florida’s famous Indian River Region is on the rebound, according to Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says many growers in the region are calling it a “vintage crop.” Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
New EQIP Programs For 07
The December 15 batching deadline for 2007 Environmental Quality Incentive Program initiatives is fast approaching and state conservationist Niles Glasgow is urging all producers to head into their county NRCS office to find out what’s new. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
FL Cattlemen Get Update on Legislature
At the the Florida Cattlemen’s Association quarterly meeting last week, Tallahassee lobbyist Sam Ard took at look at what’s happening with the Florida legislature right now. Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …
FL Citrus Mutual Mtgs Discuss Mutual Value to Growers
Florida Citrus Mutual leaders discuss several timely issues at its recent grower meetings. In this report FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Mutual’s positive impact for growers is clear. Also in this report, as for the issue of Mutual dues collection, Citrus Commissioner Ben Albritton of Wauchula says he’s proud that the Citrus Commission voted to require processors and …
FL FB Already Looking Ahead to 07 Session
Florida Farm Bureau is already looking past the holidays to the next legislative session. Here are two reports with FFBF Legislative Director Ben Parks – on Farm Bureau’s legislative priorities and legislative committee selections. Report 1 (1:00 wma) Report 2 (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …
FL Capitol Christmas Trees
The Florida Christmas Tree Association presented Christmas trees to Governor Jeb Bush and Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson to be displayed in The Capitol throughout the holiday season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …