FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRUCKING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TO MITIGATE FREEZE DAMAGE TO CROPS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that highway restrictions have been eased so that they can quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the freezing weather expected to blanket Florida early next week. Today, Commissioner Bronson requested that …
FL Gov Declares Emergency to Help Ag Prep for Freeze
Executive Order 10-262 follows, regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency due to the threat of severe weather and forecasting of freezing temperatures as far south as Lake Okeechobee. This declaration will ensure that timely precautions are taken to protect Florida’s agricultural crops. This release out late Friday from the office of the Governor: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
More Cold Weather on the Way
As we continue to cover this early season cold snap, we are looking at yet another round of chilly weather that will most likely affect our specialty crop growers. 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 …
Still Some Discontent Regarding the FDA Food Safety Bill
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S.510, which passed the House as part of a continuing resolution, is drawing fire from several interested parties. While it contains a number of important provisions, United Fresh Senior Vice President Robert Guenther says, – the Tester amendment weakens public health protection by exempting some producers and processors based only on the size of …
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. 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, …
Conservationists Congratulate Lucas on Ag Committee Chairmanship
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dec. 9, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) congratulates Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on being elected as the next Chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. 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 …
FFB Applauds Efforts Against EPA Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rules
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau gives us the latest details regarding the fight against EPA’s final rules for the Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida’s waters. 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 …
Final Worskhop held on Competition Issues in Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today held the fifth of five joint public workshops to explore the appropriate role for antitrust and regulatory enforcement in American agriculture. The workshop, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, examined margins at various levels of the agricultural supply chain. The …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …