Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise, Requests Information on Third-Party Review, Economic Analysis Following is the text of a news release just in from Florida Congressman Tom Rooney. We’re posting immediately since this is a topic of most timely and critical interest. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
FFB Expects A Change in Style for 2011 Legislative Session
Florida’s 2011 Legislative Session started this week and Ben Parks, Director of State Legislative Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says he doesn’t expect this year to be business as usual. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act
There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust …
Looking for America’s Farmers Mom
The 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is underway with applications will be accepted through Mother’s Day at AmericasFarmers.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FCA to Hold Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting March 15-17 in Tallahassee, as FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said this visit during the legislative session really helps get the word out on the issues which affect cattle producers across the state. Download Audio They invite cattlemen across Florida to attend as more information is available …
GCA President Looking Forward to Convention
The 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 31-April 2 in Perry as GCA President Bill Bryan wants producers to know it will tie in with the annual Georgia Beef Expo again this year at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Download Audio To learn more and to register for the GCA convention click Here. Sponsored …
AU Seeing Fewer Animal Research Dollars
Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, said dollars for research efforts just aren’t there like before and so they are working to partner with universities in other states as they are encountering the same funding issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
FLARES: The Other Florida Citrus Research Organization
When Florida growers think about citrus research, the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture usually spring to mind. Lesser known is a non-profit organization that also conducts citrus research in Florida. Bob Adair, executive director of Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability (FLARES), discusses his organization and its work. Topics include research into the use of foliar …
Timely Planting of Peanuts to Avoid Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus is a concern for many peanut growers as Tyron Spearman looks at information given about planting dates to fit the newer varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …