Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio
Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner
Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio
Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges
Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. Download Audio
H2A Webinar to be Held
The Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor is holding a webinar on the Changes to H-2A The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10 a.m. You must be a registered user of Workforce3One to register for the webinar. If you are not a user please go to http:// www.workforce3one.org/view/5001007444778993193/info to register and to register for the …
Seven Super Spices
Spices make food taste great and can help you eat healthier by reducing the amount of salt, fat and sugar needed when cooking. And according to the spice company McCormick, there is now evidence that each spoonful of spices and herbs may also help protect your health. Download Audio
Nat’l Academies: Citrus “Greening” Recommendations for FL Growers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FL Dept of Citrus) – Study Requested by Florida Department of Citrus Bartow, Fla. (March 23, 2010) – In April 2009, the National Research Council of the National Academies, at the request of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), formed the Committee on the Strategic Planning for the Florida Citrus Industry: Addressing Citrus Greening Disease (Huanglongbing or …
Produce Safety Hearing
Tyron Spearman has information about an upcoming hearing for those involved in the produce industry. Download Audio
El Nino Fading
There are weather changes on the way and Everett Griner tells us just what they will be. Download Audio
Rain Hampering Planting Preparations at Sunbelt Ag Expo
This year’s planting season has been a challenging one for farmers due to the excessive moisture. And Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says they are no different as they are trying to get crops in the ground at their 600-acre working research farm. Download Audio
FL Representatives Impressed with FFB Presentation
While the Florida Farm Bureau delegation was in Tallahassee recently to talk to lawmakers, President John Hoblick had the opportunity to make a presentation on the impact of agriculture on Florida’s economy which impressed several representatives. Download Audio