Florida Farm Bureau Federation is again asking, and urging its members to attend and participate in the upcoming added series of public hearings about EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria proposals for Florida. This series of meetings will take place April 13-15 in Ft. Myers, Tampa and Jacksonville, respectively. Farm Bureau leaders emphasize the negative impacts these proposed water quality standards could …
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Passes Despite Budget Concerns
The Senate Agriculture Committee has unanimously approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. However, there was some discussion on the budget offsets to pay for the bill as Georgia’s Saxby Chambliss proposed an amendment to take savings from the Conservation Stewardship Program instead of the popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Farmers Still Feeling the Effects of the Freeze
The cold snap of early January is still affecting our growers as strawberry farmers are now facing a sharp collapse in prices, due to flooding of the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
2 in 1 Test Detects E-Coli Faster
Researchers have developed a two-in-one test that can detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning and the toxins it produces. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Chemtura AgroSolutions Relocates, Restructures
News Release from Chemtura: Chemtura AgroSolutions Introduces New Organization, Opens New Headquarters – Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 23, 2010)—Chemtura AgroSolutions™, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions, announces its new identity, structure and initiatives designed to enhance the company’s ability to provide growers with innovative, value-driven crop protection products and services. Formerly known as Chemtura Crop Protection, the company was …
FL Ag Coalition Working on a Census Document
Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, was in Tallahassee again this week for a meeting with the Florida Ag Coalition as they work together to represent agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators
Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Senate Passes Tomato Safety Bill
The senate has passed a bill that that is designed to ensure the safety of Florida grown tomatoes by setting minimum food safety standards and authorizing the state Department of Agriculture to inspect tomato farms, greenhouses and packing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor
Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Free FDA Food Safety Meeting to be Held in Tifton
Charles Hall, Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says The Produce Safety Project is holding a meeting at The University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center on Thursday, March 25, 2010, regarding the establishment of a nation-wide produce safety standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …