FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 01, 2010

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Sugar, Vegetables

Here’s this week’s 04-01-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCA Convention Underway Today

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention and Trade Show kicks off today and runs through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as GCA’s Michelle Creamer says there are new things in store this year including the fact there is no registration fee. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week …

Family Farm Future

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The family farm is disappearing in the U.S. Why? Many young people are choosing not to farm. Why? Everett Griner looks at this problem today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Organic Producers Should Expect More Unannounced Inspections

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Organic produce growers and distributors are expected to face more unannounced inspections as the National Organic Program is increasing its staff from 15 to 31 and certifying agents required to increase the number of unannounced inspections that they make each year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Pre-Registration Urged for Next Round of EPA Water Hearings in FLA

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

Lots of crowing going on throughout agriculture and many other circles this week as preregistration is now open for the next round of public hearings on EPA’s proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters. The hearings are set for April 13, 14 & 15 in Ft. Myers, Tampa & Jacksonville respectively. Preregistration will close on April 8, …

Baby Carrots

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Baby carrots has changed the industry. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Speaking Out Against EPA Proposed Nutrient Standards

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Due in part to immense opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency has added three more days of hearings regarding their proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. Kathy Vogel, executive director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, says that it is imperative that the ag community continues to express their concern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

UGA College of Agriculture Pleased with Response to Disproportionate Cuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Due to severe budget issues in the state, the Board of Regents proposed several substantial cuts to the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, but Dean of the College, Scott Angle, says the overwhelming support of those programs made the legislators take notice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

ACA Supporting Bills in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has information about a couple of bills working their way through the Alabama Legislature which they are supporting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Home Gardens

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

“Grow your own” just keeps on growing. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024