Cap and Trade Legislation Formally Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey cap and tax bill, has been officially introduced in the House as H.R. 2454. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Reinvestment Efforts for the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Peanuts

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack held a rural community forum in Southeastern Georgia to announce American Renewal and Reinvestment Act projects aimed at improving local communities and benefiting people throughout rural America. Georgia: Southeast: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CCD Update

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Still looking for answers. Everett Griner has the scoop. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL’s Cretul on Seminole Compact, Horse Racing, Farm to Fuel & More

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, General, Sugar

Catching up with Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Larry Cretul at a Marion County Farm Bureau farm tour luncheon Friday we asked about the impact of the Seminole Gaming Compact on horse racing in Florida; a possible special session; farm to fuel initiatives; grass roots input to lawmakers with respect to the new lobbying restrictions, and what his …

Field to the Hill Legislative Visit

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is in Washington D.C. this week with their Field to Hill Legislative visit. We get a better insight regarding the goals and importance of the trip through these reports from President John Hoblick, National Affairs Coordinator Adam Basford, and Suwannee County farmer William Carte. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Former Senator, Rancher, Gubenatorial Candidate Eyes FL A-G Post

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

Former state Senator Rod Smith of Alachua County, a close runner-up for the Democratic nomination for Governor the last time around, is reportedly expected to run for Attorney General if A-G Bill McCollum throws his hat in the ring for governor. McCollum’s decision to do so is all but a given at this point. Florida politics will be active in …

Telling the Farm Story – LOCALLY! Marion County FL Farm Bureau

Gary Cooper Florida, General

It’s an annual event for Marion County Farm Bureau to host local legislators, city and county leaders and their staff members for a farm tour of area agriculture. Marion County is a good example of Florida’s agricultural diversity, with everything from citrus, vegetables and specialty crops, to nursery, cattle, horses and forestry just to name a few. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Impact of Crist’s Senate Bid on Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Southeast AgNet recently had the chance to ask Congressman Adam Putnam about what Governor Charlie Crist’s announcement to run for Senate means for the state of Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024