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 ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
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 ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Mutual Meets on River / Also: Goodbye to Richard Graves
In this report Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique discusses FL Citrus Mutual’s recent meeting with River growers. Bournique also talks about the recent passing of citrus leader Richard Graves who was well known in agriculture and political circles Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Mutual Appreciated by River / Graves: An Industry Icon Passes
In this report, Indian River Citrus League Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique says his growers and leaders met with Florida Citrus Mutual leaders about industry issues late Friday and are pleased with the new Mutual leadership. Also in this report a mention of the industry’s final goodbye to well-known and loved Indian River area citrus icon Richard Graves. Report (2:00 …
New Dean at UF Vet College Looks at Challenges
In Ocala this week at the quarterly meeting of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, one guest speaker was Dr. Glen Hoffsis, new Dean of the University of Florida’s Veterinary College. He looks at the challenges ahead in serving the cattle industry in the state. Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
FCA Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their December Quarterly meeting this week in Ocala. One evening the crowd enjoyed a dinner at Smith’s Wachoota Ranch in Marion County. Gary Cooper took this photo of University of Florida Meat Sciences Department folks cutting up prime rib for the meal, which they also prepared. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Will U. S. Schools Choose OJ and GJ Over Sodas?
Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report …
FDOC Grapefruit Promo Offers Marketers Excellent Positioning
Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored …