Jim Handley, executive vice president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, spoke in front of the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness on Nov. 16 about damage to the cattle industry following Hurricane Irma. Handley began his comments by telling the Florida representatives just how big the Florida cattle industry is. “We (Florida Cattlemen’s Association) represent approximately 90 percent …
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(AgNet Media, Inc., Gainesville, November 14, 2017) — Over the past year, vegetable and specialty crop growers in the Southeast have come to rely on the VSCNews website and weekly e-newsletter for the news and research updates they need. Soon, growers in Florida, Georgia and Alabama will have another source for this valuable information. Due to the popularity of the …
Josie Tomkow Hopes to Replace Rep. Combee in Florida House
Rep. Neal Combee announced last week that he will be giving up his seat in the Florida House of Representatives after taking a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Now, Polk City native Josie Tomkow is hoping to take over Combee’s seat as a State Representative for District 39. Tomkow is an active member of the Florida Farm Bureau …
South Florida Dairy Owners Respond to Animal Abuse Allegations
Owners and operators of Larson Dairy in Okeechobee, Florida are responding to allegations of animal abuse at their dairy farm, which has gotten a vast amount of media attention in recent days. The allegations were made by a Miami-based animal rights organization, which is known to send people to farms as “undercover employees” for the sole purpose of doing stories …
Solar Energy from Abandoned Groves or Cattle Ranch Property
By Tacy Callies Some growers have found their abandoned citrus groves “make the perfect property” for solar energy developments, says Michael Minton of Dean Mead law firm. Minton summarizes a presentation he made about solar energy opportunities for agriculturists at the recent Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference, held in the Orlando area. “We have found the various utilities we’ve worked …
Industry Leaders Recognized at Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting
The Florida Farm Bureau hosted its annual meeting Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Ponte Vedra Beach. Many industry leaders were recognized, and policies that affect the industry and Florida’s county Farm Bureaus were discussed. Florida Farm Bureau released the following press releases on the event: Escambia County Man Earns Florida Farm Bureau’s 2017 Team Player Award Gainesville, Fla. – Florida Farm …
Sommet de l’Elevage Report on “This Week in Agribusiness”
AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper attended the Sommet de l’Elevage in France. The Sommet is the European Union’s largest livestock exposition, featuring competitions, workshops and nearly 1,400 exhibitors. This weekend, tune into “This Week in Agribusiness” to view Cooper’s report on the Sommet. You can find the air times for “This Week in Agribusiness” here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Veteran State Senator Honored as Legislator of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau
Gainesville, Fla. –Sen. Denise Grimsley was recognized as a Florida Farm Bureau 2017 Legislator of the Year, a distinction earned for her outstanding leadership during the 2017 legislative session. Representing a district that includes eight counties and extends from Lee County north to Polk County, Grimsley helped to pass key policy measures that support farm enterprise and she spearheaded action …
Bayer, 4-H to Grow Tomorrow’s Science Leaders
Bayer and National 4-H Council amplified their commitment to the future of our rapidly expanding global population by launching a new effort to grow the pipeline of tomorrow’s innovators, starting now. The two organizations announced today a nationwide collaboration, Science Matters, which will address the need for an enhanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workforce by planting a love …
U.S. Cattle Producer Recommends Attending Sommet de l’Élevage
The Sommet de l’Élevage is the European Union’s largest livestock show. For the first time ever, U.S. producers were invited to attend the Sommet. Betty Anglani, a Limousin cattle producer from Missouri, was among the few Americans to attend the event. Anglani heard about the Sommet in an e-blast from the North American Limousin Foundation. Since it was the year …