FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 19, 2015………. The Senate doesn’t intend for Florida to acquire much land in the first year of increased funding under a voter-approved constitutional amendment aimed at land and water conservation. The Senate General Government Appropriations Subcommittee on Thursday released a $714.2 million proposal, which was absent local …
Agriculture Committee Advances Bill to Protect Producers from Duplicative Regulations and Permit Requirements
From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015. This legislation (H.R. 872 in the 111th Congress and H.R. 935 in the 112th) would clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide regulation in or near waters of the United States. A 2009 decision in the U.S. Court of …
Ag Workforce Coalition Sends Letter Opposing Mandatory E-Verify
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition has sent a letter to House leadership, signed by more than 140 food and ag organizations, opposing the Legal Workforce Act recently reported out of the House Judiciary Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
WOTUS Discussions this Week
Various discussions took place this week concerning EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida to Receive $7.3 Million to Combat Agricultural Pests, Diseases
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state will receive $7.3 million in federal funding through the federal Farm Bill to help eradicate pests and control diseases that affect the state’s $120 billion agriculture industry. “From citrus greening to giant African land snails and …
Alabama Farmers Federation Celebrate National Ag Day
From the Alabama Farmers Federation: The Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance celebrated their roots as they commemorated National Ag Day today with numerous events, including a pizza party. The celebration started March 17 with a food drive at the home office, where employees donated 1,502 pounds of food and almost $4,000 to the Montgomery Area Food Bank (MAFB). The …
Discussing Amendment 1 in Florida
One of the issues being discussed in Tallahassee this week is the Amendment 1 spending plan. And Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says there is a little bit of give and take on both sides. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Celebrates Florida Agriculture Day at the State Capitol
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam celebrated Florida Agriculture Day at the state Capitol with legislators, agriculture groups and members of the community. The Florida Senate passed a resolution today officially recognizing March 18 as Florida Agriculture Day. Agriculture in Florida has a $120 billion economic …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy. We thank the scientists, conservationists, farmers and ranchers dedicated to the work that feeds the nation and helps to keep us safe. Their work touches the …
Florida House Proposes $17.9 Million to Fight Citrus Greening
The fight against citrus greening infecting Florida’s orange crop would get a hefty boost from a House spending proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …