The budget is always a major issue during any Florida legislative session, and according to Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard, many issues of importance to agriculture will be affected by budget talks this week. The 2017 Florida legislative session is scheduled to end May 5. To learn more, go to the FCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Agriculture Fares Well in 2017 Georgia Legislative Session
Georgia lawmakers wrapped up the 2017 session during the early morning hours last Friday and overall, it was a good 40-day run for the agriculture industry. From initiatives that affect rural Georgia, to liability protections for livestock management practices, to state budget support of agriculture programs and projects, Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says agriculture fared well during …
Florida Agriculture Faces Big Hits in Budget Proposals
By: Abbey TaylorFlorida agriculture is facing some big budget cuts. The House’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee met on March 28 to discuss its budget proposal for the 2017–2018 fiscal year. The Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee met on March 29 to discuss its budget proposal. While some dollar amounts in the competing proposals were different, Florida …
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of farm policy in advance of crafting the next farm bill. Members heard from producers who discussed the importance of both commodity policy and crop insurance. This hearing continues the committee’s hearing series to set …
Florida Cattlemen Tracking Senate Bill 1536
The 2017 Florida legislative session is now a third of the way through and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) continues to track issues of importance to its members. FCA’s Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, said last week was a pretty good week as the association continues to track Senate Bill 1536. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 24, 2017
In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending March 24th, we hear from USDA’s Chief Veterinarian concerning avian influenza, talk about the confirmation hearing for Sonny Perdue, the nominee for Agriculture Secretary, the New World screwworm, optimistic farmers, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Agriculture Secretary Nominee Promises Strong Support for Ag Trade
During Thursday’s confirmation hearing for nominee Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary, he was asked about trade by the Senate Agriculture Committee. And as Gary Crawford reports, Perdue said he will be a major voice in the Administration for trade agreements that benefit agriculture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Agriculture Secretary Nominee on USDA Response to HPAI
During Thursday’s confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominee for Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue was asked questions about a variety of topics by the Senate Agriculture Committee. And as Rod Bain reports, one of those was USDA’s response to the recent outbreaks of high path bird flu in commercial poultry flocks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Georgia General Assembly Finishes Budget
Heading into the final week of the 2017 Georgia legislative session, the General Assembly has wrapped up work on the budget for the next fiscal year. Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says the Council is pleased with the strong support for agriculture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Florida Rep. Raburn Discusses HB 1231
State Rep. Jake Raburn, who represents Florida District 57 in Hillsborough County, serves on the Agriculture & Property Rights Subcommittee in the Florida House. And he talks about a part of House Bill 1231, which is currently being discussed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024