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FL Trucking Restrictions Lifted To Help Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRUCKING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TO MITIGATE FREEZE DAMAGE TO CROPS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that highway restrictions have been eased so that they can quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the freezing weather expected to blanket Florida early next week. Today, Commissioner Bronson requested that …
FL Gov Declares Emergency to Help Ag Prep for Freeze
Executive Order 10-262 follows, regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency due to the threat of severe weather and forecasting of freezing temperatures as far south as Lake Okeechobee. This declaration will ensure that timely precautions are taken to protect Florida’s agricultural crops. This release out late Friday from the office of the Governor: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Still Some Discontent Regarding the FDA Food Safety Bill
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S.510, which passed the House as part of a continuing resolution, is drawing fire from several interested parties. While it contains a number of important provisions, United Fresh Senior Vice President Robert Guenther says, – the Tester amendment weakens public health protection by exempting some producers and processors based only on the size of …
Making Smoked Salmon Safer
USDA scientists have found a way to make salmon dip a little safer this Christmas season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
FFB Cautiously Optimistic About Proposed Estate Tax Deal
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says they pleased with the estate tax proposal, but realize that there is still work to be done before it is a done deal for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Call for Entries for 2011 National Ag Day Essay Contest
Next year’s National Ag Day is slated for March 15, 2011. And to help celebrate, the Agriculture Council of America is asking ninth to 12th grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture. More information can be found at www.agday.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Merger in Peanut Snack Industry & AG Connect Expo in January
Today Tyron Spearman has information about a merger being worked out int the peanut snack industry along with a calendar reminder about a couple of events coming up next month. Merger: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Pleased with Agreement to Extend Estate Tax
Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said this week’s agreement to preserve tax breaks for families at all income levels for two years is a huge victory. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …