Report Explains Impact of Labor Shortages on Agriculture & Economy

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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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

AgNet This Week: Immigration Reform; Peanut Price; Farm Bill Meetings

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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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Our Food Link Program

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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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25

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National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Sales of Fresh Produce Up in 2013

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United Fresh Produce Association has released the 2013 Year in Review Edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Important Farm Bill Program

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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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers

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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 …

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Immigration May Have to Wait for Lame Duck Session

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Immigration reform is a top priority for the agricultural sector, but American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says if we see anything accomplished this year, it will likely be after the mid-term elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

UF/IFAS Expecting Good Budget Year for 2014 Legislative Session

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Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, expects the Florida Legislature to agree upon a budget this session that will allow the college to maintain strong momentum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …