Last Call for Public Comments on EPA Nutrient Standards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …

Good News and Bad News Regarding Food Borne Illnesses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports good news and bad news in efforts to control illnesses from food borne pathogens. The good news is that efforts to reduce illnesses caused by one of the most dangerous foodborne bacteria, E. coli, appear to be paying off. However, the bad news is, sickness caused by other pathogens is rising. Download …

Organic Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

FFB Still Watching Some Key Bills During the Final Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

As lawmakers have now officially entered the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session, Director of State Legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, Ben Parks, says there are still a few pieces of legislation that they are watching carefully. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Organic Produce Sales Continue to Grow

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to the 2010 Organic Industry Survey, more than 11% of all fresh fruit and vegetable sales in 2009 were organic, almost quadrupling in less than 10 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …

Immigration Reform Back on the Books

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

President Obama has urged Congress to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

FDACS: New Study Shows Significant FL $ Impact of EPA Water Plan

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar

NEW STUDY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EPA-PROPOSED WATER NUTRIENT STANDARDS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says a just-released study indicates the costs of meeting proposed numeric water nutrient standards are going to be significantly higher than federal estimates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Dealer’s Licensing

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about how the Bureau of Agricultural Dealer’s Licenses helps protect Florida’s agriculture producers if buyers fail to pay them. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Dealer’s Licenses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Classroom Agriculture

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

AFBF is financing agriculture education, and Everett Griner tells us how it is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Putnam: EPA’s Proposed Water Rules could Cost Floridians Billions

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today said a new study by the State of Florida shows that proposed federal water regulations that would apply only to Florida could cost residents billions of dollars and result in the loss of more than 14,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …