Immigration Reform Still Stalled

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The future of Florida agriculture hangs in the balance as Congress continues to stall on immigration reform. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson shines the spotlight on summer food safety this week. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NFREC to Complete Beef Test Unit by Fall

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The North Florida Research & Education Center will have their Beef Test Unit fully functional by this fall.  Report (1:08 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Ag Commissioner Energized About Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson sees a bright future for ethanol in Florida. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Special Industry Committee Meets July 11

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The “Special Industry Committee” of the Florida Citrus Commission will hold its next meeting July 11, 1:30 p.m. at FL Dept of Citrus Headquarters in Lakeland.  Report (wma)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL CARES

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

CARES – the County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship – recently recognized thirty Suwannee River Basin farm producers for their exceptional natural resource management. Read about it on the Florida Farm Bureau website. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Tomato Events

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The Florida Tomato Institute and Joint Tomato Conference are coming up in September in Naples. More information can be found on the Florida Tomato Committee website. Report (:60 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Rep Marty Bowen Discusses Ag Future with Ag Leaders

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Representative Marty Bowen of Polk County meets with Ag Commissioner Bronson, University and Ag Industry leaders to discuss agriculture’s future in Florida. Katherine Bush Reports  (wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FBC Seeking Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Florida

The Florida Beef Council is working to find checkoff dollars elsewhere to replace the dwindling amount in their state.  Report (1:03 wma)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA NRCS Energy Estimators

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida growers may be able to save on irrigation, fertilizer and tillage costs by using NRCS energy estimators. Check them out on-line to Save Energy and Save Money. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024