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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Legislators Discuss Bills of Interest to Agriculture
This week during the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session, there were discussions on three bills of interest to agriculture and rural areas of the state. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has the details. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Have Your Voice Heard at the Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Days
The Florida Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Legislative Days in Tallahassee. The bureau’s director of state legislative affairs, Adam Basford, is gearing up for the event and discussed the importance of attendance. The Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative Days allows members and stakeholders in the agriculture industry to speak with their elected officials about Florida agriculture and issues concerning the …
The Trump Administration and the Migrant Workforce
President Trump has been very clear about his stance on illegal immigration. America has already seen efforts to reform immigration policies. However, alterations to immigration policy could bring significant changes to the migrant workforce in the agriculture industry. Fritz Roka, an associate professor at the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, spoke with AgNet Media about the …
Negron Tries to Bolster Case for Water Proposal
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 2, 2017……… It is “highly unlikely” Florida will get federal officials to turn over control of water releases from Lake Okeechobee, and the state will not get repaid if it advances money to fix the lake’s Herbert Hoover Dike, Senate President Joe Negron advised senators on Thursday. Sponsored …
The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
Ag groups and farm-state lawmakers are already making the case for more funding in the next farm bill due to the current state of the farm economy. However, groups like the Heritage Foundation, the Environmental Working Group, and Taxpayers for Common Sense gave testimony this week against the idea of more funding. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Grimsley on Running for Florida Ag Commissioner
Denise Grimsley, who represents District 26 in the Florida State Senate, announced a few weeks ago that she will run for Florida agriculture commissioner in 2018. During an event this week, she told Southeast AgNet she looks forward to meeting folks across the state. Play Audio To read more on this story click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
2017 National Ag Day Celebrated During Legislative Days
As part of their celebration of National Agriculture Day, Florida Farm Bureau members will hold a Taste of Agriculture reception on March 8 during their Legislative Days at the state capital. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Georgia Cattlemen Holding Legislative Steak Biscuit Day
With the Georgia legislative session well underway, it’s time once again for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Legislative Steak Biscuit Day. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley hopes producers from across the state will take part in this big event. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
University of Florida/IFAS Hoping for Good Legislative Session
The 2017 Florida Legislative Session is set to start next week, and many in agriculture are gearing up for the annual event. One of those is Mary Ann Hooks, lobbyist for the University of Florida/IFAS. She looks ahead at what they are expecting during this year’s session. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …