Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) joined members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act promptly to assist Florida agriculture growers recover from damage caused by the recent freeze. “I have been in contact with local farmers since last week, and I have been working with Florida’s Congressional Delegation to ensure the …
Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings
Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Receives Top AFBF Award
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin received the American Farm Bureau Federations highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, during this week’s 91st AFBF annual meeting in Seattle. Irvin has served as Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture since 1969. AFBF established the Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals who have devoted their careers to serving farming and ranching. Commissioner Irvin’s …
The Big Mississippi Needs Help
River facilities are falling apart. Everett Griner tells us. 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
GA Gov Optimistic Water Deal Coming Soon, Crist Unsure
From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By KEITH LAING THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12, 2009…After huddling last month with Gov. Charlie Crist and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley to renew efforts to resolve a long-standing water dispute, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has hinted a deal could be in the pipes, though Florida officials are more cautious. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …
National Ag Day Essay Contest
The National Ag Day Essay Contest gives students in the 7th through 12th grades a chance to win a thousand dollars – a trip to Washington, D.C. – and recognition during the Celebration of Ag Dinner. Entries are due February 12, 2010. For more information visit the National Association of Farm Broadcasting website. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
Ag Connect Expo Starts Tomorrow
Farmers from across the Southeast are invited to be a part of the industry’s newest event, Ag Connect Expo, which starts Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register now at www.agconnect.com 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 …
Horticulture Census
Well, we have learned that horticultural farming is still growing. How much? Everett Griner explains. 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
Ag Connect Expo Offering Opportunities to Ag Sector
The Ag Connect Expo kicks off Wednesday, January 13 and run through Friday, January 15 in Orlando. And Rich Jefferson Senior Director of Public Relations for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says they believe the show will bring great opportunities to the Ag community. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cheap Food
Some support higher food costs. Everett Griner tells us about this today. 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