FFB Keeping a Close Eye on Issues on the State and Federal Level

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Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Ag Policy, Andrew Walmsley, says they have been keeping a close eye on a multitude of issues here in the state as well as in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

FFAA Seeks Student Applications for $2,000 Scholarships

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Applications are now being accepted from qualified students at the University of Florida, Florida Southern College and Florida A&M University for $2,000 scholarships sponsored by the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association. The scholarships are designed to promote the study of agriculture in higher education and to encourage academic excellence among students pursuing agriculture studies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

FL NRCS Working with Producers on Integrated Pest Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Agronomist for the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Steve Boetger, says they are working with producers in finding ways to better manage insects, diseases and weeds through integrated pest management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Food Prices Continue to Rise in Latest Marketbasket Survey

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The American Farm Bureau Federations’ Marketbasket Survey for this third quarter shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.12, up $1.95 from last quarter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

U.S. Sugar Exec. Appointed To National Ag Trade Advisory Comm.

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Clewiston, FL – September 13, 2011 – U.S. Sugar Corporation is proud to announce that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have appointed Judy Clayton Sanchez, of U.S. Sugar, to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products. “Trade issues have an enormous impact on the sugar industry …

Farm Thefts

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Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Produce Responsible for Nearly Half of Foodborne Illnesses in 2008

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report showing that fruits, nuts and vegetables accounted for nearly half of all reported U.S. illnesses from E. coli, salmonella and other foodborne bacteria in 2008. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …