USDA has announced that the United States and Japan have formed a partnership that will recognize the two organic programs as equivalent and allow access to each other’s markets. Download Audio
Still Waiting on House Request for Farm Bill Conference
Even with the expiration of the current farm bill extension looming, there is still nothing on the House’s schedule on entering negotiations with the Senate. Former Reagan USDA Secretary and D.C. Lobbyist John Block gives his take on the situation. Download Audio
My Florida Farm Weather Program
Florida producers can now use their smartphones or computers to get real-time local weather data through the My Florida Farm Weather program. Download Audio
States Receive Funding for Specialty Crop Block Grants
USDA has announced the recipients of the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards. Click here for a complete list of the 2013 project summaries and view a list of awards by location.
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Convention
The 70th annual convention of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association will officially wrap up today, after several days of discussions regarding timely issues, as well as previews of upcoming new varieties. Download Audio
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow Markets in Local Communities
Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards.
Changing Land
Our land is changing and, as Everett Griner tells us, affects everyone. Download Audio
Smithsonian Museum of American History American Enterprise Exhibit
The Smithsonian Museum of American History is working on an exhibit that will highlight the story of American Agriculture. exhibit: Download Audio online component: Download Audio
SWFREC Is Not Closing but Transitioning to a New Role
UF Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Office of the Senior Vice President Agriculture and Natural Resources Gainesville, FL (09/20/2013)…We write to share with you news about the future of the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee, Florida. Our hope is to clarify some information and correct some misinformation that is circulating in the community. …
House Passage of Nutrition Bill Further Divides Congress
Despite passage of the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, there is still quite a bit of tension surrounding the freestanding nutrition part of the House’s farm bill package. Download Audio