There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Looking for America’s Farmers Mom
The 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is underway with applications will be accepted through Mother’s Day at AmericasFarmers.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentStrong …
FL School 1 of 15 Finalist in Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest
Liberty Middle School in Orlando has placed in the top five of the vegetable division for the Recipes for Healthy Kids competition. Consumers can vote for their Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap recipe for the Popular Choice award by visiting recipesforkidschallenge.com by May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Progress being Made Against Melon Virus
There is new hope for melon growers concerned about cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, or CYSDV. As Agriculture Research Service scientist have identified several local weeds and important alternate as hosts of the virus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Whole Wheat
2011 looks good for wheat growers. Everett Griner tells us about this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
FFB Supports Efforts Against New EPA Pesticide Permits
The EPA has requested to postpone requiring producers to get EPA Clean Water Act permits to use pesticides in or near water from April 9, 2011 to October 31, 2011. But Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says that would still create a burden for producers and therefore they are supporting legislation in the House that would eliminate the …
New Alternative Energy Source Found
Researchers at the U.S. Energy Department’s BioEnergy Science Center have used bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutanol, which can be burned in regular car engines with a heat value higher than ethanol and similar to gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
UF-IFAS Confident in Mission
With this year’s 2011 Legislative Session promising to be an interesting one in Florida, Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for The University of Florida’s IFAS, tells us that he expects the budget to be in the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …