With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration Download Audio
Trend of Food Prices Continue to Delight Consumers and Puzzle Economist
Consumers may be delighted, but many economists continue to be puzzled by the trends in food prices this year. Download Audio
New Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool Available for Produce Industry
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched a new tool to help producers and partners develop, assess and communicate their sustainability programs. Download Audio
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta
The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio
House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill
General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because
Florida NRCS Recognizing National Pollinator Week
During National Pollinator Week, Janet Grabowski, manager of the Florida NRCS Brooksville Plant Materials Center, says that they are focusing on the importance of native pollinators. Download Audio
Real Farms, Real Families
A new ad campaign featuring real photos taken by farmers and farming advocates will to run throughout the Congressional Farm Bill negotiations. Download Audio
All Agricultural Producers Have Stake in Farm Bill
Cindy Zimmerman has these comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding how all agricultural producers have a stake in getting a farm bill passed out of the House, through conference committee and on to the president. Download Audio
Florida Farm Bureau to Lead Partnership for New FFA Headquarters
It was announced this afternoon by Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick that FFB will lead a partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. Gary Cooper has details. Download Audio
Top 10 foods for Men
June has been designated as Men’s Health Month and according to webmd.com, there are 10 foods every man should include in his diet to improve health and prevent diseases. Download Audio