Published on Mar 28, 2014 A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u…
FL Legislature May Reduce Some Ag Input Taxes
Comments from both sides of the aisle in this report, about a tax proposal that would ease tax pressure on farmers and ranchers with regard to the purchase of inputs, repairs and equipment needed for food and fiber production. Now at about the halfway point in the legislative session, hear Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, House Agriculture and Natural …
Vehicle Registration Fee Rollback Bill Headed to Governor
The Florida legislature is at its halfway point this week, and one bill of agricultural interest that has already made it through the channels is designed to rollback the fees for vehicle registrations. This report features comments from House State Affairs Committee Chairman, Rep. Jim Boyd. Download Audio
Celebrating National Ag Day
This year’s theme for National Ag Day is 365 Sunrises and 7 Billion Mouths to Feed. Download Audio
Proudly Supporting National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day and the American Feed Industry Association, along with many other agricultural groups, is proud to be a sponsor of this event hosted by the Agriculture Council of America. Download Audio
What’s For Dinner?
Everett Griner gives us some facts showing that American food is not a world standard. Download Audio
Florida Agritourism Association Working on Directional Signage
One of the focuses of the newly formed Florida Agritourism Association this legislative session is the development of directional signage to guide potential visitors to agritourism operations. Download Audio
New Approach to Feeding the World
Could Africa provide its own food? This is a question Everett Griner explores today. Download Audio
Our Food Link Program
Just in time for National Ag Day, Tuesday March 25th, Farm Bureau has developed a toolkit of activities to help people make the farm-to-food link. Download Audio
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Download Audio