Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03), a 40-year equine and bovine veterinarian and Florida’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture, said the following after the House vote which resulted in a defeat of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013: “I am extremely disappointed that some of my Republican colleagues did not recognize a conservative movement toward …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Complete Seminar Schedule; Neem Giveaway
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes a link to the complete seminar schedule and details on an exhibitor giveaway. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: New Nighttime Event; Speaker Updates
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes details on the all-new Citrus Expo After-Dinner Chill and speaker updates for the seminars and Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Keynote Speaker Announced for Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
The 2013 Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet that takes place during Citrus Expo is scheduled for August 14 at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be the keynote speaker for the banquet. A reception will start at 5:30 p.m., with the banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Gulf Citrus Growers Association at 239-690-0281 …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Seminar Updates; Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes an update on speakers and topics for the second morning of the seminar program, information on the Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet and who will be giving away a $200 Visa gift card at the trade show. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Seminar Speakers and Topics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes an update on confirmed seminar speakers and topics for day one and other important information on the event. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
It’s been an interesting but long week here in Washington D. C. Like other farm groups in town this week our modest group of farm broadcasters from across the land hit a rare moment with both Senate and House Ag Committee Markup sessions for the Farm Bill happening just one day apart. It appears this may be the first time …
Farm Bill Markup Perspective from Rep. Ted Yoho
After a long day and night engaged in Farm Bill Markup with his fellow committee members, Florida’s only member on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Ted Yoho, spent a few moments with Southeast AgNet after speaking to a Florida Farm Bureau breakfast group also in DC this week. Click to hear Yoho’s comments about the Markup now that it’s finally …
House Ag Committee Passes Farm Bill: Significant Savings, Reforms
It was another marathon day of mark up session as the House Agriculture Committee did what it came for. Here’s the official release from the Committee’s press office: WASHINGTON – May 16, 2013 – Today, Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued the following statements after the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 1947, the …
Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making: The Series Continues
In this writing, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam continues his educational outreach effort to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de León on our shores, and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. This is a real treat for anyone interested in the real story behind the …