FL Biofuels Conference Still On

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Despite the potential for Ernesto crashing the party, the Florida Department of Agriculture is still planning to hold the first Farm to Fuel Summit this week in Orlando. FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says there is a great deal of interest in biofuels production in the Sunshine State. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Potato Cyst Nematode Survey

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns last week announced the availability of nearly $13 million in emergency funding for potato cyst nematode survey efforts. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Cattlemen Postpone Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

With Tropical Storm Ernesto heading for South Florida, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association has decided to postpone their Fall Quarterly Meeting scheduled for this week. I had a chance to talk with Jim Handley about the storm and their decision.  Report (1:26 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

FCA Postpones Fall Quarterly Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

We have just learned that due to the pending arrival of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association has postponed their Fall Quarterly Board meeting scheduled to start tomorrow in Sarasota. We’ll have more about that yet this morning. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Florida Citrus Mutual provides a list of the Farm Service Agency contacts

Dan Florida, General, Weather

With Tropical Storm Ernesto approaching Florida, Florida Citrus Mutual provides a list of the Farm Service Agency contacts for your convenience. (pdf) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Vegetable Grower Meeting Postponed

Randall Weiseman Florida, Vegetables

Word from Gene McAvoy today regarding the Vegetable Growers Meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening Aug 29 at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee is that it will be postponed to September 21 due to the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Empty Bags For Congress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Rod Hemphill with Florida Farm Bureau has more information about the Empty Bag Campaign. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida 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, …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says nominations are now being accepted for the next Woman of the Year in Florida agriculture. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Dem Candidates for Gov Square off over State’s ‘Greenbelt’ Ag Tax Laws

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During the recent debate between Florida Democratic Candidates for Gov., aired on state-wide television, State Senator Rod Smith makes clear his support for agriculture and the state’s Greenbelt Law.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

FBC Working with University of Florida

Randall Weiseman Beef, Florida

Beef Checkoff dollars work in many ways including training those in retail by a working team effort between the Florida Beef Council and the University of Florida’s Meat Science Department.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …