Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …
Young Farmers & Ranchers Believe Communication is Critical
A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America’s leading young farmers and ranchers. But committee chair, Will Gilmer, says a high majority of them also see the importance of communicating their message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Top 2010 Food Trends
Bon Appetit’s restaurant editor, Andrew Knowlton, has predicted the top food trends for 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Farm Bureau in Tallahassee/New Ag Economic Study to be Presented
Some special events are on tap for hundreds of Florida Farm Bureau members at the state Capitol this week visiting lawmakers in this very tough budget year. Leading the group, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick, speaking with us in this interview about the budget; a new ag economic study to be presented to ag committees; timing concerns of budget …
FL Senate Ag Chair Baker: Ag Economics Critical to Budget Process
In a short interview following comments at Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative briefing Monday night, Senate Agriculture Chair Carey Baker discusses budget challenges, the expected release of the latest Florida agriculture economics study, and the importance of “Farm Bureau Days” at the state Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Farm Bureau Days in Tallahassee: Happy Birthday Senator Baker!
Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks presents Senate Ag Chairman Carey Baker a birthday cake while House Ag Chair Trudi Williams looks on and Farm Bureau members sing at Monday night’s legislative briefing & BBQ. Baker and Williams updated key issues for several hundred FFB members in Tallahassee for the annual Farm Bureau Days legislative events. In a …
It Is Official–Southeast AgNet Buys Book Business
Ocala, FL — Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. It bought the business from founder Will Wardowski and his wife Christie. Wardowski is well known in citrus circles all over the world as a post-harvest expert. He was the first editor of Fresh Citrus Fruits 1st edition, …
“Farm Bureau” Days A Big Event at State Capitol
State lawmakers are hearing from hundreds of concerned farmers and ranchers this week as Florida Farm Bureau members again descend on the Capitol to tell their industry’s story. The ‘budget’ word abounds in most discussions – the state budget billions in the hole and many legislators saying there will be no new taxes this election year. Meanwhile, ag leaders and …
Mail Delayed
The rural post office is vanishing. Why? Everett Griner looks into this today and tells us his view. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Ag Literacy Day Coming Up on March 23
Florida agriculture industry volunteers are encouraged to take part in the seventh annual Agriculture Literacy Day, to be held Tuesday March 23, 2010. More information and online registration is available on Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …