Could Africa provide its own food? This is a question Everett Griner explores today. Download Audio
Consumers to Feel Impact of Agricultural Labor Concerns
A Southeastern peach farmer gives his thoughts on the new study on how labor shortages are increasing America’s reliance on imported fresh produce. Download Audio View more about the report here.
Report Explains Impact of Labor Shortages on Agriculture & Economy
The Partnership for a New American Economy and the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform has released a new report titled “No Longer Home Grown – How Labor Shortages are Increasing America’s Reliance on Imported Fresh Produce and Slowing U.S. Economic Growth”. Download Audio View more about the report here.
AgNet This Week: Immigration Reform; Peanut Price; Farm Bill Meetings
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on when farmers might see some movement on immigration reform, as well as information on the peanut price and farm bill education meetings for cotton growers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.
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
Sales of Fresh Produce Up in 2013
United Fresh Produce Association has released the 2013 Year in Review Edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report. Download Audio
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Important Farm Bill Program
As farmers are happy to finally have farm legislation in place, American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says for specialty crop growers there is one specific program authorized by the farm bill that makes a huge impact on the entire industry. Download Audio
Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers
A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …
UMA’a
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. Download Audio