FL Ag Leaders Discuss the Future

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Here’s two reports from a meeting this week on the Future of Agriculture in Florida. Report (:55 wma) Report (:55 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

Chambliss on Farm Bill & Peanut Fees

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman caught up with Senator Saxby Chambliss after the Senate farm bill hearing in Albany, Georgia.  Report (1:20 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

GCA President Speaks at Farm Bill Hearing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia

Cattle producers were represented by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President at the recent Farm Bill hearing.  Report (1:02 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

Sen Ag Chrmn Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act Signing

Dan Florida, General

FL Senate Ag Chairman and Gubenatorial Candidate Rod Smith comments on signing of the Agriculture Economic Development Act, and discusses the importance of keeping agriculture viable in Florida’s future.  Report (1:30 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 …

AL Drought Problems

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Alabama’s governor and agriculture commissioner met with state congressional leaders last week about the drought situation in the state, as a new report indicates the global warming debate is heating up. Report (3:15 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 …

Ag Economic Development Act Will Help Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Senate Ag Committee Chairman Rod Smith says the Ag Economic Development Act will help the future of agriculture in the state. Report (3:15 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 Gov Candidate Sen Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act

Dan Florida, General

From the Campaign Trail for Governor, State Sen Ag Comittee Chrmn Rod Smith talks with AgNet’s Gary Cooper about the recent signing of the Ag Economic Development Act and the future of agriculture in Florida.  Report (3:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

FL Farm Bureau President Carl Loop Jr to Step Down

Dan Florida, General

FL Farm Brueau President Carl Loop to step down after 23 years.  A former FFB employee, AgNet’s Gary Cooper provides personal perspective.  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

Meeting Monday in Kissimmee “Future of Florida Ag”

Dan Florida, General

Spurred by request of incoming House Speaker, FL Ag Commissioner Bronson calls meeting to discuss the future of Florida agriculture. Read press release here. 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

FCA Convention Hi-lights

Randall Weiseman General

Katherine Bush has a look at some of the awards presented at the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention.  Report (:55 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