Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Greg Ibach, who was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Perdue issued the following statement: “Greg Ibach will bring experience and integrity to his new role at USDA, and carries with him the …
Statewide Meeting Honors Volunteer Members
Florida Farm Bureau will celebrate its 76th anniversary at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2017. The meeting will include award and recognition programs to honor outstanding young farmers and ranchers, state lawmakers and the accomplishments of county Farm Bureaus and individual members for their distinguished service to agriculture. “We are honored to recognize …
Environmental Funding Draws Debate
Count former Gov. Bob Graham among those who were not overwhelmed by an environmental-funding proposal released this week by Gov. Rick Scott. Graham, a Democrat who also served in the U.S. Senate, said Scott’s proposal to spend $50 million on the once-celebrated Florida Forever preservation program doesn’t meet the needs of the program. “We have to decide the kind of …
NRCS Invests in Irrigation Efficiency Project in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced plans to invest in a new multi-year project to build vital infrastructure while conserving natural resources through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Disaster Assistance and Hurricane Recovery Workshops Continue
USDA Service Centers in Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Irma continue to hold disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshops for farmers and ranchers. During these workshops, representatives from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) present information on the various disaster assistance programs and resources available for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
UF study: Red Makes Consumers Retain Attention to Food Labels
For many people, red means “stop,” and that’s what consumers are doing when they see that color on food information labels, according to a new study led by a University of Florida researcher. Zhifeng Gao, a UF/IFAS associate professor of food and resource economics, led the study with his now-former doctoral students Meng Shen and Lijia Shi, in which researchers …
GOP Tax Reform Break for Unincorporated Farming Operations Under Attack?
A key GOP tax reform break for unincorporated farming operations is under attack, but likely to be changed to answer Democratic critics. Many Democrats charge the creation of a new, lower “pass-through” tax rate of 25 percent for unincorporated businesses that file as individuals, which most small farms do, allows for abuses. It’s a claim that GOP tax writers and …
Egypt Issuing Wheat Import Guidelines to Tackle Trade Problems
Egypt plans to issue a streamlined guide on wheat import regulations for global traders. The guidelines will detail all specifications, procedures, and regulations for traders selling to the world’s largest buyer, Egypt. The guidelines will be issued within the next two weeks. Reuters says Egypt is looking to calm nervous suppliers who have been adding high-risk premiums because of what …
Agriculture Leading Commodity Trade Job Changes
Job changes in the commodities markets are led this year by agriculture, which makes up 43 percent of all job changes in the industry. Bloomberg reports that shrinking profits stemming from years of bumper harvest levels is reducing volatility and trading opportunities for major trade clearinghouses, forcing them to tighten their belts. At least 40 senior managers and executives in …
Farm Bankruptcy Relief Bill Sent to Trump
Legislation that would make it easier for family farmers to reorganize debts when facing bankruptcy received final approval this week, sending the measure to the president’s desk for signature. The bill was included as part of the supplemental appropriations package approved Tuesday in the Senate by a vote of 82-17. The measure would rectify a 2012 Supreme Court ruling on …