Citrus to Ask Legislature for Added Funding in 2007

Gary Cooper General

Florida Citrus Commissioners at their December meeting again discussed intentions to ask state lawmakers and the Governor for added financial support to help deal with extraordinary crop pest and disease challenges. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck’s comments are featured in this report. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Nutty About Fruitcake

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The small Georgia town known as the “Fruitcake Capitol of the World” is pretty busy this time of year. Check out their website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Experts Ponder Food Safety Concerns

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food safety experts are looking at ways to prevent future outbreaks of food-bourne illnesses like those seen this year in spinach and Taco Bell. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

New John Deere Tractors

Randall Weiseman General

If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift to put under a very big tree, John Deere can help. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Ag Commissioner Visits Cuba

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks recently made a four day trip to Cuba to follow up on commitments made to companies during the Havana Trade EXPO held in November. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Ethanol Promotion Goes Multi-National

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The two largest ethanol producing countries, the US and Brazil, have joined together to promote ethanol in the Americas. The new Interamerican Ethanol Commission also honored the ethanol industry and the Indy Car Series for efforts to promote ethanol by using 100 percent ethanol in race cars. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Plant Virus Could Become Insecticide

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Conservation Innovation Grants Available

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

USDA-NRCS is requesting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. More information can be found on the NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Deck the Halls with Real Wreaths

Randall Weiseman General

More people are decking the halls with real wreaths. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel. Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida …