Baker Drops Out of Florida Ag Commissioner Race

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

(THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – 02/05/10) State Senator Carey Baker (photo left) is dropping out of the race for agriculture commissioner, unable to raise the money needed to compete with U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam’s fundraising. “With so many other challenges to address in our state, particularly in the Legislature, it would be wrong of me to continue a campaign …

Budget and Water Remain Top GA Legislative Issues

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Southeast AgNet has teamed up with the Georgia Agribusiness Council to give you the latest on the 2010 legislative session. And for this week’s report, President Gary Black gives us a quick snapshot of the anticipated challenges for this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Budget Expected to Take Over 2010 FL Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As the Florida legislature prepares to come back to work in a couple of weeks, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says this year’s session is expected to be taken over by budget concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Connecting Kids to Coverage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In celebration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act’s one year anniversary Human Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have joined forces to form the Secretary’s Challenge: Connecting Kids to Coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

FCA Looking Ahead to Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

With the Florida Legislature scheduled to start their regular session in just over 3 weeks, Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said they are looking at the issues which will be of interest to producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

FL State Fair is Open Today Regardless of Weather

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

TAMPA, FL. — February 5, 2010. The rumor that the Florida State Fair is not going to be open because of weather conditions is false and Fair Authorities are reporting that they are currently open as planned for all daily events scheduled to occur. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farm Critics

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

Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Florida Food Freedom Act

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With a strong demand in Florida for local produce, Senator Carey Baker is trying to help producers meet the growing market’s need, by alleviating excessive state food permits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Hometown Super Bowl Treats

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

This year’s Super Bowl match-up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts should give fans plenty to work with when throwing an authentic Super Bowl party. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …