Vilsack on July 4th

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As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, here are a few comments from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about what this holiday means to him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs

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Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …

UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform

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The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to follow the Senate’s example and pass the immigration reform bill. Clarita Cortes is a Community Outreach Coordinator the UFW Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Download Audio Click here …

Career Starts

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Everett Griner tells us today how the 2013 college grads are ready to start their careers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready

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Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …

Crop Thieves

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Tree nuts are a prime target of thieves. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Food Waste Challenges and Goals

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A lot of attention has been given to producing our food but, what about the food we waste each year? What is being done to improve food waste? The following four part series features Dr. Elise H. Golan, Director for Sustainable Development for USDA; Michael T. Scuse, Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture. In the …

EPA Approves Florida Water Plan for Numeric Nutrient Criteria

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(Tallahassee – News Service of Florida): EPA APPROVES BUSINESS-BACKED PLAN FOR FLORIDA’S WATER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the state’s plan to set new water standards on Friday. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel Vinyard said in a release that the federal approval “marks a significant step forward in protecting and restoring water quality across the state.” …

Ag in Review for the Week of June 24, 2013

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Assn. Commends Senate for Passing Immigration Reform Bill

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MAITLAND, Fla. (June 28, 2013) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association applauded the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan 68-32 vote to approve the most sweeping revision to U.S. immigration policy since the mid-1980s. The landmark measure includes key provisions that address agriculture’s need for a legal, stable workforce. “With its vote today, the Senate set the stage for meaningful …