“Farm Bureau” Days A Big Event at State Capitol

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The rural post office is vanishing. Why? Everett Griner looks into this today and tells us his view. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Ag Literacy Day Coming Up on March 23

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

The Sunshine Vitamin

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

A study supported in part by the Agricultural Research Service underscores the importance of vitamin D and its ability to help the body utilize calcium. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Coming Up!

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

Farm Bureau members from across the state will be joining together Tuesday, March 16 for Farm Bureau day in Tallahassee. Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says this event is a major citizens lobbying effort at our state capitol. Click here for the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Long Leaf Comeback

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

The Majestic Long Leaf Pine is on a comeback and Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GAC Says Progress is Being Made on Budget and Water Issues

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the main issues remain budget and water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FFB General Ag Bill Passed Committees

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

The second week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session was a good one for agriculture as Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says they saw good progress on their General Ag Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024