In these reports, Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones discusses his company’s decision to use the advanced citrus production system based on high density plantings and open hydroponics, and to steadily increase the acreage under that system. Among other things, he discusses the faster production and corresponding faster return on investment that Gardinier expects. 1. Download Audio 2. Download …
FFB Pleased with Statewide Candidates Attention to Agriculture
Statewide candidates had the opportunity to address agriculture leaders and producers at the Agriculture Institute of Florida Candidate’s Forum where Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, says he was pleased with what the candidates had to say. Download Audio
Senators Grill EPA Regarding Ag Regulations
The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio
Introduction of Tax Breaks Expected Soon in Senate, But No Vote
Even though an introduction of tax legislation is expected soon, don’t expect a vote before Congress leaves for the campaign trail. Download Audio
Time is Right to Start Viewing the Fall Color
Fall foliage will be in full transition from now until early November and Tom Tidwell, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, encourages travelers to visit our national forests to view some of the country’s best vistas of fall colors and magnificent landscapes. Download Audio
Senators Disagree with EPA
Yesterday the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing concerning the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Black Farmer Compensation Bill Introduced
A bill to fund the 1.1 billion dollar settlement that black farmers reached with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack back in February has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Download Audio
Beef Committee Approves Larger Budget
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved the 2011 budget of $42.8 million, which is just over 2 million dollars more than the budget approved this summer. Download Audio
Florida’s Statewide Candidates Address Agriculture Issues at “Forum”
For years the Agriculture Institute of Florida has offered statewide candidates the opportunity to address agriculture leaders and producers at its Candidate’s “Forum”. Farm Credit of Florida is again the event’s key sponsor. Today both Gubenatorial Candidates, both Ag Commissioner candidates, and one of the candidates running for Attorney General are set to address a large crowd of state agriculture …
Ag Institute Readies for Today’s Florida Candidate’s Forum
Farm Credit has been involved as a major sponsor of Agriculture Institute of Florida’s Candidate’s Forum for several rounds of the event. In this audio segment recorded this morning, Farm Credit spokesman Ron O’Connor talks briefly about Farm Credit’s history with the event, and explains who will be on stage today and the format for the “Forum.” Download Audio