The cattle industry is still struggling with this. Where are they now in getting it implemented? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
House Speaker Cretul Hosts FL Farm Bureau Members in Chambers
Florida Farm Bureau members in Tallahassee this week were invited by House Speaker Larry Cretul of Ocala for a rare meeting in House Chambers during Farm Bureau Day at the state Capitol. Marion County cattle rancher and Florida Farm Bureau Treasurer Jeff Vermillion (photo right) helped set up the special event, where Farm Bureau members were able to sit in …
Grassroots Opposition to Climate Change Bill Delivered to Senate
Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …
Drop in US Sugar Consumption and Demand
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
Young Farmers & Ranchers Believe Communication is Critical
A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America’s leading young farmers and ranchers. But committee chair, Will Gilmer, says a high majority of them also see the importance of communicating their message. Download Audio
Top 2010 Food Trends
Bon Appetit’s restaurant editor, Andrew Knowlton, has predicted the top food trends for 2010. Download Audio
Farm Bureau in Tallahassee/New Ag Economic Study to be Presented
Some special events are on tap for hundreds of Florida Farm Bureau members at the state Capitol this week visiting lawmakers in this very tough budget year. Leading the group, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick, speaking with us in this interview about the budget; a new ag economic study to be presented to ag committees; timing concerns of budget …
Auburn Research: Predatory Mite May Help Fight Satusma Pest
News Brief from UF/IFAS-3/16/10: Satsuma oranges, one of the most cold-tolerant citrus fruits, have long been produced on the U.S. Gulf Coast. And for just as long, growers have fought the destructive citrus red mite, which feeds on the satsuma’s leaves and fruit. But a study by Auburn University researchers indicates that three commercially available predatory mites are effective against …
ACA Continues with Strategic Planning
It’s important for organizations to be able to look ahead at what their needs may be in the future, and that’s why the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee says they continue to work on their strategic plan. Download Audio
GA Beef Producers Urged to Contact Consumers
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says it’s important for producers themselves to use some of the new social networking avenues to let consumers know more about what they do. Download Audio