Florida Ag in the Classroom Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc., awarded 22 Florida teachers with grants totaling nearly $25,000 for the 2006-07 school year. These agricultural classroom projects will reach about 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. More information on the program can be found at this link: www.agtag.org Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Agriscience Education Leadership Program. More information on the program can be found at this link: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/agriscience_education.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

FL EQIP Helps with Invasive Plants

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Next Friday, December 15th is the deadline to sign up for EQIP programs through your local NRCS office, as that’s the batching date for 2007 programs. And one of those programs can help landowners control invasive plants.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Florida Ag Has Friends in High Places

Randall Weiseman Florida

Florida Agriculture has some friends in high political places with the new legislature, according to Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

FL Cattle Drive Concludes Saturday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Everyone is invited to take part in the festivities this Saturday as the 2006 Great Florida Cattle Drive wraps up with a day full of events.  Report (1:00 wma) For more details on Saturdays event, click Here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

FSGA to Pick New Executive Director

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Sustainable Florida Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FBC Uses National Funds for Beef Promotion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 ContentFlorida …

Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Crop”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …