GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

FFB Hoping to Encourage Further Improvements on Springs Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau Federation President, John Hoblick, says they have been keeping a close eye on legislative issues this session and one that they are hoping to make improvements to is the Springs Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Family Farm Preservation Act Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Randall Weiseman General

The Family Farm Preservation Act has passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. And Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, says the long-awaited legislation will prevent law-abiding farms from being declared a public nuisance and is needed because of increasing challenges to the right to farm by people who don’t understand production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

Paper Clover Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Customers can support their local 4-H by purchasing a paper clover at checkout for just a dollar. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to fund 4-H camps, clubs, after-school programs and other 4-H activities in your local area. Click here for more information regarding 4-H and the paper clover campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

This Winter One For The Record Books In Florida Too

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar, Weather

Thanks to Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director in LaBelle, FL for bird dogging this report from the National Weather Service. Gene writes, “This release from National Weather confirms what you all ready know – it has been a cold wet winter – this report quantifies the numbers and tells how cold and how wet for sites around South Florida.” Sponsored …

2010 Weather

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

Could El Nino last all summer? Everett Griner talks on this and explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Groups Prepared for Another Rough Farm Bill Process

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Finding Easter Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

An average 105 million dozen eggs will be sold during Easter week to be used for decorating, hiding and eating. And food safety expert, Karen Blakeslee, gives some tips on ensuring your Easter is an enjoyable and healthy one. 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 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 …