2007 Florida Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is kicks off the 2007 Farm to Fuel Summit Thursday, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders in agriculture, petroleum, academia, financial institutions and government who want to make Florida a leader in the production of renewable energy. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is the keynote speaker Thursday morning and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink will also …

AL Crop Improvement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Drought conditions in Alabama have improved after a third consecutive week of rainfall, which is helping some crops. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Johanns Unhappy with House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

As the House Agriculture committee works on its version of the 2007 Farm Bill this week, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says the Chairman’s mark misses the mark. Report(1:30 mp3) Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

EPA Meets With Ag Groups

Randall Weiseman General

The Environmental Protection Agency held its first-ever dialogue with leaders of the agriculture industry last week. EPA officials want to make this an ongoing dialogue and develop an agricultural advisory committee. Read release from EPA. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

FL AgNet Week In Review July 13, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Podcast

In this weeks podcast, two University of Florida College of Agriculture departments are in need of research funding, Congressman Allan Boyd visits Florida, and the possibility of using dogs to sniff out citrus pest and diseases. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Consumers Want COOL

Randall Weiseman General

According to a Consumer Reports study, U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support stricter food labeling laws, with 92 percent of Americans wanting to know which country produced the food they are buying. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Southern Cotton Growers Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The mid-year meeting of the Southern Cotton Growers focused on the 2007 Farm Bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Futurist Lowell Catlett WOWS FL Fert & Ag Chem Mtg

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Fertilizer and AgriChemical Association celebrated its 75th anniversary this week at the annual summer meeting in Naples. A real treat on the program was to hear popular futurist and professor of ag economics at New Mexico State University, Dr Lowell Catlett. Hear some interesting comments in these reports. And remember citrus growers, to pre-register for Citrus Expo to be …

Florida Farm Bureau PR Awards

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau’s public relations staff members recently received awards for their work from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Read release from Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

New AL NASS Director

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

USDA’s NASS Alabama Field Office has a new state director. Bill Weaver replaces Herb Vanderberry who recently moved to North Carolina after more than a decade in Alabama. Report (2:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …