Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon

Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start

With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …

FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks

With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 09, 2010

Here’s this week’s 04-09-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

Ag Sector Pre-Registration for Additional EPA Hearings is Light

Pre-registration for the additional public hearings that the Environmental Protection Agency is holding on their proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters will close on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Even if you commented at the last set of hearings or submitted written comments, you can do so again and are also encouraged to speak again. Download Audio …

Cuban Trade

Cuban trade would benefit southern farmers. Everett Griner has some questions that really need to be answered…by someone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Wildlife Management and Longleaf Restoration Field Day

State Forester, Tim Albritton says the Alabama NRCS is co-sponsoring a free Wildlife Management and Longleaf Restoration Field Day on April 22, 2010. Download Audio Click here for more information. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FFB Keeping Close Eye on all of the State Legislative Action

There are still several issues up in the air as the Florida Legislature works on it’s sixth week of the 2010 session. And Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, says it is imperative that they continue to keep a close eye on all of the action at the state capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Farm Groups Prepared for Another Rough Farm Bill Process

Key farm groups are gearing up for the start of hearings on the next farm bill in late April – and ag leaders are already expecting another rough process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …