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Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Coming Up!

FFBF's Ben Parks in Tallahassee
Farm Bureau members from across the state will be joining together Tuesday, March 16 for Farm Bureau day in Tallahassee. Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says this event is a major citizens lobbying effort at our state capitol. Click here for the details.


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FFB General Ag Bill Passed Committees

Ben ParksThe second week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session was a good one for agriculture as Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says they saw good progress on their General Ag Bill.


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New Mealybug Pest Found in South Florida

Florida’s Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry has issued a pest alert as a new exotic mealybug has been found in southern Florida, marking the first time that the pest has been found in the United States.


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The Lets Move Initiative Holding a Video Contest

The Let’s Move Initiative has announced a contest to design video games to encourage better nutrition and more exercise among kids and adults.


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Florida Spring Potato Deal Disrupted by Adverse Weather

Buyers of Florida spring potatoes can expect a supply gap starting this month.


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


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.

Possible Disaster Relief Coming

The U.S. Senate this week approved a disaster package which would help farmers affected by weather-related disasters, as this was actually a part of the Tax Extenders Act of 2009.

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FL and Feds Work To Prevent Destructive Snail Introductions

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 and potential threat to public health because of their ability to destroy plants, damage ornamental plants and spread disease. Giant African snails are illegal to import into the United States without a permit, and currently no permits have been issued. Read the rest of this entry »

Bronson Regarding the EPAs Break on the Proposed Nutrient Criteria

FL Ag Commissioner Charlie BronsonAs the EPA takes some time to go back for another look at the proposed nutrient criteria for Florida waters, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says one of the main concerns is whether the standards are based on science and if they can realistically ever be met.


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FL Farms Watching Parental Authority Bill

Florida Representative Mike HornerThe Parental Authority bill before the Florida Legislature this session is one that’s being watched closely by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and others in agriculture across the state. And State Representative Mike Horner of Kissimmee told me it’s an issue that’s near and dear to his heart.

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Geraniums May be the Key to Controlling the Japanese Beetle

Researchers have discovered that geraniums can help control Japanese Beetles. An invasive pest that causes damages of approximately 450-million dollars each year to the ornamental plant industry alone.


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Connecting Farm Families to Public School Meals

Ag Secretay Tom Vilsack During his recent address to the School Nutrition Association regarding the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, took the opportunity to recognize farmers and their efforts.


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Teaching Iraq Farmers

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


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FL NRCS Deadlines Fast Approaching

Ken Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that there are some upcoming deadlines for 2010 funding. Applications for the Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program are due March 11, 2010. And sign up for the Organic Initiative ends March 12, 2010.


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AL NRCS Reminds Producers: Upcoming Organic Initiative Deadline


Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that the deadline for 2010 funding for the Organic Initiative is coming up on Friday, March 12.


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Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle Found in Miami-Dade County

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that a redbay ambrosia beetle, the vector of laurel wilt disease, has been found in an insect trap in the Emerald Lakes subdivision of Miami-Dade County. Prior to this find, the redbay ambrosia beetle had not been found south of Martin County. It is not known if all redbay ambrosia beetles carry the pathogenic strain of laurel wilt disease. Advanced diagnostic tests are underway to determine what strain the beetle trapped in Miami-Dade County carried.


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Resistant Weeds

The U.S. is now the leader in having resistant weeds. Why? Everett Griner explains.


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EPA Taking a Breath Regarding Proposed Nutrient Standards

Florida State Representative Dave Murzin There has been a pause in the action regarding the EPA’s proposed nutrient water quality standards. Thanks in part to an effort headed up by District 2 Florida State Representative, Dave Murzin.


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For more information visit the EPA Water Quality Standards site.

Components of the Plant Health Emergency Framework

David Kaplan of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains the components of the Plant Health Emergency Framework.


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USDA Declares 98 GA Counties as Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 98 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rainfall that occurred from September 2009, and continuing.

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Future for Southeast Farmers

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets.


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Cellulosic Biofuel Industry Seeks Investment Tax Credit

Advanced biofuel businesses and advocacy groups have asked for a targeted investment tax credit to help the industry attract investment capital needed to accelerate production and meet ambitious volume requirements of the renewable fuel standard.


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Budget Woes a Difficult Issue for FL Legislators

FL Ag Commissioner Charlie BronsonWith the Florida Legislature now in full swing for the 2010 session, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the budget issues they are facing are extremely difficult, but he hopes our representatives remember what a mainstay agriculture is to the Florida economy.


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FL NRCS 2010 Funding Deadline for FRPP Coming Up Soon

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding produces that the deadline for 2010 funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program is coming up March 11, 2010.


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FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 05, 2010


Here’s this week’s 03-05-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s
Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.

Still No Date for Imported Fish Inspections

There is still no word on when final rules for imported fish inspections will be out, as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the issue is very complex.


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FL Delays Unemployment Tax Increase

Florida State Representative Dave Murzin There are many business people in Florida who have been worried about the increase in unemployment compensation taxes but now many in the state, including District 2 Florida State Representative Dave Murzin, wants to make sure all those concerned about this issue are aware the legislation has been delayed for 2 years.

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Farm Spending Cuts

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us.


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Stricter Regs Regarding Wood Pallets Expected

Increased U.S. regulations on pallets and other wood packaging are likely on the way, though industry officials say it’s unclear when.


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Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
During a Senate panel earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, defended a proposal for controversial changes to the agreements the department has with crop insurance companies.


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