FL Legislative Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Heading into the final week of the Florida legislative session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks has an update. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida 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 …

Fighting Fire Ants

Randall Weiseman General

The 2007 Annual Red Imported Fire Ant Conference was held this past week in Gainesville, Florida. Almost 200 researchers, extension agents, chemical company representatives and agriculture agency officials attended to discuss new methods and strategies to control the pest. Report (1:00 wma) Here is an extended feature on the fire ant conference:

Wheat Affected by April Freeze

Randall Weiseman General

The pre-spring freeze has affected certain crops across the nation, including wheat.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida 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 Members Seeks To Move …

Administration Conservation Recommendations

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has introduced the legislative language for the administration’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster says conservation makes up one of the biggest parts of the proposal.

Food Prices Going Up

Randall Weiseman General

Several factors are contributing to higher global food prices. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida 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 Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Farm Bureau Farm Bill Proposal

Randall Weiseman General

The American Farm Bureau Federation has released recommendations for the 2007 Farm Bill. Read all the details on the AFBF website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

FL Property Tax Reform Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Property tax reform was the hot issue at the capitol last week, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

AFT on Conservation

Randall Weiseman General

A House Agriculture Subcommittee last week took a look at USDA Farm Bill conservation programs. Among those who testified was Ralph Grossi, president of the American Farmland Trust.

FCOJ Futures Down Recent Weeks

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Interesting turn of events in the “Juice Pit” at the New York Board of Trade in recent days and weeks. Gary Cooper has more in this report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

FL Legislature WEEK SEVEN – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch

Gary Cooper General

Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week SEVEN in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …