GAC Pleased with Ag Sector’s Overwhelming Response to Proposed 4-H Cuts

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Officially, Georgia legislators continued their break from the session this week, but as we check in with Bryan Tolar, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, we find that they were plenty busy fielding concern regarding a Board of Regents document that was released proposing the elimination of the 4-H program as well as severe cuts to other extension …

FL NRCS 2010 Funding Deadline for FRPP Coming Up Soon

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

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. 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 …

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

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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. 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

Still No Date for Imported Fish Inspections

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

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. 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 …

FL Delays Unemployment Tax Increase

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

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. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Farm Spending Cuts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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

Both Sides Cheer EPA Water Break in Florida, For Different Reasons

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 4, 2010……….Both sides of a fight over new water quality regulations for Florida are cheering a decision by federal officials to extend the comment period on the proposal, though they did not see eye-to-eye on what the flood of extra time would mean for the plan. The …

Last Call for Georgia Cotton Referendum Ballots

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton referendum ballots must be postmarked by midnight Friday, March 5. 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

Stricter Regs Regarding Wood Pallets Expected

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

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. 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 …