Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Legislative Day activities in the state Capitol drew one of the largest turnouts ever, of both farmers and ranchers from around the state as well as lawmakers turning out to discuss the issues and fellowship with folks from back home. In this interview with Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (4:07 mp3) during Tuesday night’s FFBF …
Importance of Ag to Florida
Florida farmers and ranchers in Tallahassee this week for Florida Farm Bureau legislative day activities probably would rather have been doing something else, but like Senate Ag Committee Chairman J D Alexander they know it is important to make their voices heard. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Kicks off Agriculture Week
Ă‚Â The 5th annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day event took place today at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta. A cross section of folks attended the event including state legislators, FFA and 4-H youth, and of course a variety of commodity groups and others involved in agriculture across the state. Governor Sonny Perdue (picturedĂ‚Â right) gave an opening speech hi-lighting the …
National Agriculture Week
National Agriculture week is traditionally celebrated the week of the first day of spring – which is this week. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer talks about some of the reasons we celebrate agriculture this time of year. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
No Farm Bill for Ag Week
It’s National Agriculture week, but there’s still no Farm Bill for the producers and consumers of the nation. Farm bill negotiators say they may have to write a ‘bare-bones’ baseline bill unless they get a firm agreement from tax writers on added funding this week. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Florida Lawmaker Connected to the Land
Florida Farm Bureau members are meeting with their legislators this week in Tallahassee to help educate them about the importance of agriculture. Few lawmakers still have a connection to the land, but one who does is Senator Durell Peaden of Crestview. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
FL Ag Commissioner on Ag Economic Impact
As Florida Farm Bureau members from around Florida visit Tallahassee this week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson comments on agriculture’s economic impact on the state and potential for more ag growth through farm-to-fuel types of initiatives. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
Senate and House Vote on Farm Bill Extension
Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman reports on the extension vote in the House and Senate in Washington D.C. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact
The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
“Earmarks” in Congressional Budgeting Are Misunderstood
Lots has been argued about so-called “earmarks” in Congressional budgeting matters, as some would like to make you think all earmarks are bad spending items. In this report, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the reality is that some very important budget items are provided for in this way, particularly when it comes to agricultural research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …