Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week FIVE in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file).
SE Producers Brace for Freeze
Freezing temperatures are expected into Alabama and Georgia which could be bad news for emerging field crops and budding fruit trees. Report (1:30 wma)
Still Working on Appropriations Bill
Even though Congress is taking some time off, Tyron Spearman reports that work is still underway concerning the ag appropriations bill. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Beef Not Included in South Korean Agreement
The U.S. and South Korea did come to terms on a free trade agreement, but it does not include beef. Â Report (1:15 wma)
Passover Foods
A variety of different foods are the focal point of the Passover Seder meal. Report (1:00 wma)
FL FB President is Listening
John Hoblick has been president of Florida Farm Bureau for about six months now and he is just wrapping up a series of listening sessions around the state, meeting with Farm Bureau members and getting their input on the organization. Report (:40 wma)
Second Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is hosting another “Farm to Fuel” summit July 18-20 at the Marriot Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. The meeting will cover current initiatives relating to ethanol and bio-diesel, as well as other opportunities for renewable energy production in Florida. Last August in Orlando, Bronson hosted the first ever Florida “Farm to Fuel” summit, which …
FL Trespassing Bill Moving Along
A bill concerning trespassing on is one of those that the Florida legislature is working through that many in agriculture are watching closely. Â Report (1:45 wma)
Sweet, Eggciting Week
This week is one of the sweetest of the year, and definitely the most “eggciting.” Easter Eggs (1:00 wma) Easter Candy (1:00 wma) Bunny Trail (1:00 wma)
Hearing on Honey Bee Losses
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing last week to investigate Colony Collapse Disorder in honey bee colonies across the United States. Report (2:00 wma)