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