Watermelon Promotion Doubles

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

Twice as many stores are participating in this year’s promotion of Florida watermelons, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Passing of Citrus Industry Icon Dr Jim Griffiths

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry loses an icon, and family growers lose a strong spokesman. Dr Jim Griffiths Dead at 92.  Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Cattlemen’s College Kicks Off Monday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention starts next Monday in Marco Island with a Cattlemen’s College.  Report (1:07 wma)   Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Biofuels Conference Planned

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is planning to get the players together to get serious about producing ethanol and biodiesel from crops and waste products in Florida. The biofuels conference is planned for August 31 – September 1 in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

FL Governor to Sign Babcock Bill Monday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Babcock Ranch will soon be one step closer to becoming Flroida State property.  Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

South Needs Rain

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

After a dry spring, growers are hoping for rain in South Florida, just not too much. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Paving Roads Can Help Waterways

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Unpaved roads can cause sediment to pollute nearby streams, so paving them can help natural resources as well as save county road managers time and money in the long run. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Farm Bureau: Citrus Quarantine Sets Bad Precedent

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Farm Bureau Says fresh citrus quarantine rule should be based on conclusive science. (pdf) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Cattlemen’s College is June 19 & 20

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Producers across Florida are invited to attend the Cattlemen’s College at this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention.  Report (:23 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Farmers Markets Help Meet Nutriton Needs

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Farmers markets keep growing in popularity as they help meet nutrtion needs for women, children and the elderly. Check for the listing of Florida farmers markets from the Florida Department of Agriculture or go to USDA’s national listing to find a market in any state.. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …