Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio
Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner
Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio
Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges
Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. Download Audio
Rain Hampering Planting Preparations at Sunbelt Ag Expo
This year’s planting season has been a challenging one for farmers due to the excessive moisture. And Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says they are no different as they are trying to get crops in the ground at their 600-acre working research farm. Download Audio
FL Representatives Impressed with FFB Presentation
While the Florida Farm Bureau delegation was in Tallahassee recently to talk to lawmakers, President John Hoblick had the opportunity to make a presentation on the impact of agriculture on Florida’s economy which impressed several representatives. Download Audio
Bronson To Kick Off Ag Literacy Day
BRONSON TO KICK OFF AG LITERACY DAY BY READING TO STUDENTS IN THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will read to two fourth-grade classes from Astoria Park Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Cabinet Room of The Capitol to kick off the seventh anniversary of Agriculture Literacy Day. He …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has information about an event coming up on this week’s peanut calendar. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of March 15, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
GAC Pleased with Tax Exemptions Included in the Transportation Bill
So far the 2010 legislative session has been largely dominated by talks of budget and water, but for this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Bryan Tolar, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, touches on a new subject, the Transportation Investment Act of 2010. Download Audio
FFB Active During Week 3 of FL Legislative Session
The third week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session brought Farm Bureau members to Tallahassee to discuss the issues with their legislators. And as we look toward the fourth week of the session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says committees are still working on balancing the budget. Download Audio