A bill concerning trespassing on is one of those that the Florida legislature is working through that many in agriculture are watching closely. Â Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Sweet, Eggciting Week
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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Hearing on Honey Bee Losses
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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Prospective Plantings Likely to Change
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
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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007
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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Huge Cotton Acreage Drop Expected
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
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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Alabama Watershed Assessment
During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Senate Debating Appropriations Bill
The Senate is debating a bill this week that concerns many, but Tyron Spearman reports it may be a while before the vote is actually cast on it. Â Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …