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
Florida FFA Convention in Orlando
The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …
House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill
Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio
Summer Access to Healthy Food
This week is being celebrated as National Summer Food Service Program Week, with a push to promote USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives designed to alleviate hunger during the summer months. Download Audio
Focus on the Tomato Features Two Emerging Viruses
Two emerging viral diseases are the latest subjects for Focus on the Tomato. Download Audio
Produce Industry Pleased with Senate Passage of Farm Bill
United Fresh Senior Vice President of Public Policy Robert Guenther says the Senate has sent a strong signal to the House that this legislation deserves to be acted on quickly – and United Fresh encourages the House to move forward as soon as possible. Download Audio
Senate Hopes Strong Passage of Farm Bill Will Encourage House Action
The U.S. Senate has passed a farm bill on a strong bipartisan vote that top agricultural Senators hope will get the House to pass its own version later this month. Download Audio
Farm Bill Clears Another Hurdle
In the process of getting the 2013 Farm Bill put together, another hurdle was cleared yesterday evening in the U.S. Senate. Tyron Spearman has the details on what took place and what’s yet to come. Download Audio
Senate Passes Farm Bill
The farm bill ball is now in the House of Representative’s court, as Gary Crawford in Washington D.C. has the details. Download Audio