Drop in US Sugar Consumption and Demand

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

USDA’s March sugar outlook shows a decrease in U.S. sugar consumption and demand as World Agricultural Outlook Board chair, Gerry Bange, says there are two reasons for the decline. Download Audio 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 …

FL Senate Ag Chair Baker: Ag Economics Critical to Budget Process

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

In a short interview following comments at Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative briefing Monday night, Senate Agriculture Chair Carey Baker discusses budget challenges, the expected release of the latest Florida agriculture economics study, and the importance of “Farm Bureau Days” at the state Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bureau Days in Tallahassee: Happy Birthday Senator Baker!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks presents Senate Ag Chairman Carey Baker a birthday cake while House Ag Chair Trudi Williams looks on and Farm Bureau members sing at Monday night’s legislative briefing & BBQ. Baker and Williams updated key issues for several hundred FFB members in Tallahassee for the annual Farm Bureau Days legislative events. In a …

It Is Official–Southeast AgNet Buys Book Business

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ocala, FL — Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. It bought the business from founder Will Wardowski and his wife Christie. Wardowski is well known in citrus circles all over the world as a post-harvest expert. He was the first editor of Fresh Citrus Fruits 1st edition, …

“Farm Bureau” Days A Big Event at State Capitol

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

State lawmakers are hearing from hundreds of concerned farmers and ranchers this week as Florida Farm Bureau members again descend on the Capitol to tell their industry’s story. The ‘budget’ word abounds in most discussions – the state budget billions in the hole and many legislators saying there will be no new taxes this election year. Meanwhile, ag leaders and …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 12, 2010

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Here’s this week’s 03-12-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 and Feds Work To Prevent Destructive Snail Introductions

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have joined together in a cooperative effort to prevent giant African snails (GAS) from making their way into Florida and are asking the public for help. Giant African snails are considered a serious plant pest …

Teaching Iraq Farmers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio 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

EPA Florida Water Fight May Be Decided By Someone Else

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2010……Days after state environmental officials detailed to lawmakers their objections to federal water pollution standards opposed by the much of the state’s business and farming communities, a congressman running for agriculture commissioner said a deal could be in the water. U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, who …