The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 would create a task force to evaluate high speed internet access on cropland and ranchland related to precision agriculture technologies. Supported by the Ag Broadband Coalition, which the American Farm Bureau Federation is a member of, the task force would develop policy recommendations to get farm equipment connected. AFBF congressional relations director R.J. …
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. announced at the White House a formal agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective by bolstering coordination between the two agencies. The formal agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities, while providing clarity to manufacturers. …
Researchers Look at Reason for Dying Peanut Plants
Efforts have been underway to try and figure out what caused the sudden decline in the peanut crop in some parts of the Southeast last season. Tyron Spearman reports a group of scientists have discussed possible scenarios to explain what happened. Researchers Look at Reason for Dying Peanut Plants Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Census of Agriculture Response Deadline is Monday
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) wants to remind farmers and ranchers the deadline to return your 2017 Census of Agriculture is next Monday, February 5. Producers can respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mailing questionnaires back in. The Census of Agriculture is the only NASS questionnaire mailed to every producer across the country and is conducted just once every …
Florida Farmers and Ranchers Visit State Capitol
Farmers and ranchers from across Florida are in Tallahassee this week to discuss public policy issues with Florida state legislators. Florida Farm Bureau’s annual citizens’ lobbying event began Monday with a reception at the Tallahassee Farm Bureau legislative office and continues today with a full schedule of legislative meetings on Farm Bureau priority issues. Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick …
Veal Calves Myths Busted
Many people may not realize that milk-fed veal calves are raised significantly different today. Back in 2007, the American Veal Association (AVA) set a goal to completely move to group housing over a ten-year period and since then, AVA members have researched the best facilities to provide optimal care and the financial resources to make it happen by the end …
Florida Ag Policy Conference to Help Growers Deal With the Ever-Changing Global Economy
In light of the competitive and dynamic global economy, experts from UF/IFAS and other organizations will share knowledge about how to deal with pressures facing growers in Florida at the third annual Florida Agricultural Policy Conference. The conference will be held Feb. 21 at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, Florida. Whether it’s trade agreements, labor, water …
The Super Bowl Sunday and the Avocado
Cathy Isom has some interesting numbers for us about the popular fruit that will to be consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Super Bowl Sunday and the Avocado The week leading up to Super Bowl is said to be the busiest for Avocado sales. So, it’s good to know if you’re hosting …
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at this summer’s World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas. Taking place May 30th through June first, Perdue will address participants on Thursday morning, May 31st, during the “Global Politics of Food” session. The U.S. Meat Export Federation, the organization hosting the global event, announced the appearance by Perdue. USMEF CEO Emeritus Philip Seng says …
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a final rule to the White House that would prevent the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule from taking effect. The EPA rushed the rule to the White House because of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling placing the legal jurisdiction of the rule in federal district courts, not federal appeals courts, where …