Ag Commissioner Speaks to Immigration Rhetoric

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson was among the candidates appearing at the Ag Institute’s Candidates FOrum in Orlando recently.  In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper discusses the rhetoric making the rounds about the ag labor and immigration issue.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Candidates Ag Forum Fails To Attract Some Key Candidates

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A who’s who of statewide agriculture industry leadership turned out to hear candidates for statewide office discuss agriculture issues, but many ag leaders were surprised to see so few of the key candidates even show up to be heard.  Gary Cooper spoke with Florida Farm Bureau outgoing president Carl Loop at the Forum.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …

Beef Industry Scholarships Available

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

The deadline for students to apply for a Beef Industry Scholarship is nearing.  Report (:30 wma) The National Cattlemen’s Foundation website has more info. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Keeping Our Food Supply Safe

Randall Weiseman General

The threat to the nation’s food supply by bio-terrorism is very real and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says protecting our food is a priority for USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Forest Land Recovery Program Signup

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

The final signup to assist forest landowners impacted by the 2004 hurricane season is underway now through November 15. For more information, visit the Florida Division of Forestry website. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …

Wild and Wonderful Shrimp Promo

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

A three-year marketing campaign helped keep Florida’s shrimp industry viable in the face of increasing foreign competition. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL FB President Nominee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be electing a new president in October and the board’s nominee is John Hoblick of Volusia county. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Energy Offset Deadline Extension

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

NRCS has extended the deadline for one-time payment adjustments that will allow eligible Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) participants to complete conservation practices that have been delayed because of higher energy costs. Find out more on the AL NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Ag Assistance Bill Pending

Randall Weiseman General

No word yet on when we might see more ag assistance. Tyron Spearman looks at the latest information.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Wildlife Events Being Held this Week

Randall Weiseman General

There are a couple of wildlife events coming up this week here in the Southeast that landowners are invited to attend.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025