FL FB President is Listening

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

John Hoblick has been president of Florida Farm Bureau for about six months now and he is just wrapping up a series of listening sessions around the state, meeting with Farm Bureau members and getting their input on the organization. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Second Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is hosting another “Farm to Fuel” summit July 18-20 at the Marriot Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. The meeting will cover current initiatives relating to ethanol and bio-diesel, as well as other opportunities for renewable energy production in Florida. Last August in Orlando, Bronson hosted the first ever Florida “Farm to Fuel” summit, which …

FL Trespassing Bill Moving Along

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

A bill concerning trespassing on is one of those that the Florida legislature is working through that many in agriculture are watching closely.  Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Sweet, Eggciting Week

Randall Weiseman General, Poultry

This week is one of the sweetest of the year, and definitely the most “eggciting.” Easter Eggs (1:00 wma) Easter Candy (1:00 wma) Bunny Trail (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Important to Cattle Producers in …

Hearing on Honey Bee Losses

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing last week to investigate Colony Collapse Disorder in honey bee colonies across the United States. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Important …

Prospective Plantings Likely to Change

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Only one thing is for sure about the USDA-NASS Prospective Plantings report out last Friday – what is actually planted this year will be different. USDA officials say the final acreage is never the same as the planting intentions this time of year for a number of reasons, mainly the weather. AL Report (1:30 wma) FL Report (1:00 wma) GA …

Another Good Week in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Last week was another good one for agriculture in the Florida legislature, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Podcast, Vegetables

In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Huge Cotton Acreage Drop Expected

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the US All Cotton acreage intended to be planted this spring is 12.1million acres, down 20 percent from 2006. Upland acreage is expected at 11.9 million acres, a 21 percent drop from last year. With increased demand and higher prices of crops used for bio-fuels, producers switched from cotton to these commodities. The …

President Talks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, USDA-NRCS

Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …