Designing a Farm Bill Fair to Everyone

Dan Farm Bill, General, Legislative

Discussions concerning the 2018 Farm Bill have already begun in many circles, including with lawmakers. During the recent Commodity Classic held in San Antonio, Texas, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway was asked how Congress can balance designing a farm bill for everyone, especially with him promoting cotton and the possible new Ag Secretary, Sonny Perdue being from the Southeast. …

Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Big Week in Tallahassee

Dan Cattle, Florida, Legislative

On Monday, members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be making a presentation to the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee. FCA’s Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what this will involve and looks at how the association is preparing for their big annual event next week in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Farmers Optimistic After Washington Legislative Conference

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release, Legislative

Optimism filled the air as 140 Alabama farmers descended on the nation’s capital March 7-10, a stark contrast to trips during the previous administration, said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “Being in D.C. confirmed my belief that agriculture will experience real change under the Trump administration,” Parnell said. “We’ve seen this with his order to review the Waters of …

Putnam Rallies Ag at Taste of Florida Reception

Josh McGill Legislative

The Taste of Florida Agriculture reception, held in Tallahassee on March 8, brought together friends of agriculture from every corner of the state for a night of fellowship. The reception is hosted by the Florida Farm Bureau as part of its annual Legislative Days event. Booths were set up between the historic Florida Capitol building and the new state Capitol. …

Florida Farm Bureau Dedicates New Legislative Office

Josh McGill Legislative

Florida Farm Bureau dedicated it’s new legislative office building in Tallahassee this week. Carl Loop, former Farm Bureau President, remembers when the legislative office was a borrowed basement with just a desk and a phone. Loop spoke with us about the new office and how far Florida Farm Bureau has come. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

National Milk Producers Make Farm Bill Recommendations

Taylor Hillman Dairy, Farm Bill, Industry News Release, Legislative

The National Milk Producers Federation has released recommended changes to the Margin Protection Program in the next farm bill. The Federation says the proposed changes will ensure an effective safety net for the nation’s dairy farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCC Focused on Issues Facing Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Legislative

While farm bill discussions are already taking place at all levels, there are still issues that need to be discussed before a new bill can be put together. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley, looks at the main priorities they are working on for growers right now. Play audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Senate Bill 10 Could Severely Impact Lake Okeechobee Communities

Randall Weiseman Florida, Legislative, Sugar

Florida’s 2017 legislative session starts today, March 7. A major issue to be discussed during the session is Florida Senate President Joe Negron’s land acquisition proposal. Sugar farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) are fighting for their land as Sen. Negron’s proposal moves through the Senate and the House. Senate Bill 10 proposes the purchase of 60,000 acres of …

Florida Farm Bureau Invites Members to Tallahassee

Josh McGill Florida, Legislative

Florida Farm Bureau Invites Members for Legislative Days The 2017 Florida legislative session kicks off Tuesday, and Florida Farm Bureau members are encouraged to be in Tallahassee for Legislative Days. Adam Basford says it’s a chance for Bureau members to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024