Putnam: EPA’s Proposed Water Rules could Cost Floridians Billions

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

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today said a new study by the State of Florida shows that proposed federal water regulations that would apply only to Florida could cost residents billions of dollars and result in the loss of more than 14,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FFB Legislative Priorities Look Good Entering the Last Week

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

Well next week marks the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session. And the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says that all of their legislative priorities seem to be in very good position for passage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Legislative Session was Good for Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts

The 2010 Alabama Legislative session wrapped up Thursday evening in Montgomery, and Brian Hardin with the Alabama Farmers Federation talks about bills of interest to agriculture which passed and have already been signed into law. 1: Download Audio 2: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bill Discussions Continue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Hearings were held this week concerning the 2012 Farm Bill, and Tyron Spearman reports more discussions will be coming over the next few weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Water Regulations Would Devastate Florida Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

LAKELAND, Fla. (April 23, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed water regulations will cost Florida agriculture billions of dollars and thousands of jobs, according to a report issued this week by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Florida largest citrus trade organization says the EPA should take note of the study and set policy accordingly. …

GAC Encouraged by Final Transportation Bill

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

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says lawmakers were able to make progress on the statewide transportation planning and funding bill, all the while protecting agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sweet or Salty

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Do ants have a sweet tooth or more of a preference for salty snacks? Researchers have found that it depends on their proximity to the ocean. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 23, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 04-23-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rural Life Changes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Small town America is changing. Everett Griner tells us what this has to do with agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024