Over the last few years it seems that gift cards have taken over as the gift of choice for holiday buyers. But Ellen Davis with the National Retail Federation says that trend is slowing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
What About Agriculture?
Although agriculture was not mentioned during this past election much, just what is going to be on the table for agriculture when the new administration takes over? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Food & Water: Trade Deals Not Good for U S Farmers/Consumers
This is the first in a series of reports we will be posting in coming days featuring Patrick Woodall, a spokesman for a consumer advocacy group based in Washington D C who says international trade deals over recent years have greatly changed what is available to U S consumers when it comes to fruits and vegetables. In this report, Woodall …
Citrus Commission Approves Research – Hears Economic Impact
In these features, AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports the highlights of this week’s meeting of Citrus Commissioners in Lakeland, FL. In the first segment, Neff talks about millions of dollars of research funding that was approved for funding and given the go ahead. In the second report, more about how the present economic downturn is also impacting food marketing efforts across …
Tom Vilsack Named New Ag Secretary
Tom Vilsack has been named the next Secretary of Agriculture. President-elect Barack Obama announced the former Iowa governor at a press conference earlier today. Vilsack started his political career as mayor of Mount Pleasant, Iowa in 1987, was elected to the senate in 92 and then became the first democratic Governor of Iowa in 30 years when he took office …
GCA President Working on Membership
President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Mike McCravy, says despite the econimic times building membership in the association is still a priority of his. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
FL Discussing Re-opening of Export Facility
Talks are underway to try and once again open the export facility at Indiantown, Florida. This facility being closed has really affected many including those who ship live cattle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
FFB Sponsors Ag Labor Seminar
Florida Farm Bureau co-sponsored an Ag Labor Seminar along with the U.S. Department of Labor. Some of the Topics covered included the H2A agricultural worker program and Migrant and Seasonal Worker Protection Act, and the role and authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health’s brand new housing regulations were also discussed as well as …
AL Producer Says NCBA is Looking Ahead
As President-elect Obama continues to name his staff, Vice-chairman of NCBA’s Policy Division Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said they are looking forward to working with the new administration. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
New National Egg Processing Center
A national research center aimed at ensuring that table eggs are safe for consumers and that the $4.9 billion U.S. egg industry continues to thrive has been established at Auburn University. Center director and AU poultry science professor Patricia Curtis says that the center will ensure that consumers continue to have access to safe, healthy and affordable eggs. Sponsored ContentFlorida …