MAITLAND, Fla. (June 28, 2013) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association applauded the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan 68-32 vote to approve the most sweeping revision to U.S. immigration policy since the mid-1980s. The landmark measure includes key provisions that address agriculture’s need for a legal, stable workforce. “With its vote today, the Senate set the stage for meaningful …
Peanut Acreage Down 33 Percent
Everyone knew peanut acreage would be down this year, just wasn’t sure how far. But according to USDA’s June acreage report which was just released, it dropped 33 percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman compiled all the numbers and breaks them down for us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …
Cotton Acreage Down 17 Percent
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their annual acreage report today which shows that the amount of both corn and soybean acres planted this year are up 1 percent from 2012, but cotton acreage is down 17 percent while peanut acreage is down 33 percent compared to last year. With more on the cotton numbers, we have Angie Considine with …
House Next to Take up Immigration Reform
Now the issue of immigration reform is in the House of Representative’s court, as Gary Crawford has more from yesterday’s passage of the immigration reform bill in the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
Hot Dog
Everett Griner tells us how dogs are still a valuable asset to the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Property Rights Advocates Applaud Koontz Decision
As AgNet’s Gary Cooper explains in this follow up headline to a recent U. S. Supreme Court decision, property owners nationwide are applauding the outcome of “Koontz vs. St. John’s River Water Management District”. In the decision, the court recognizes that undue and unfair burdens created in the permitting process can be an unfair ‘taking’ of property under the U. …
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate has passed the Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68 to 32. Sabrina Hill has more. Download Audio Chanting breaks out in the Senate gallery as the Senate votes to approve the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. As you just heard, the bill passed with a vote of 68 to 32. Alabama senators Sessions …
AgNet West e-News: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the letter from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
United Fresh congratulates the Senate today on the final vote of 68-32 to pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The comprehensive immigration reform bill includes agricultural labor provisions that secure access to a stable, legal workforce. “We applaud the Senate for seizing the opportunity to enact immigration reform that is desperately needed in the fresh produce …
Fresh Produce Sales, Volume Up Says FreshFacts Study
Global Flavors Go Bold in Quarterly Spotlight WASHINGTON, DC (United Fresh Foundation) – Fresh produce saw positive dollar and volume sales in the first quarter of 2013, a strong start to the year. Organic fruits and vegetables and value-added categories also posted positive overall dollar and volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest edition …