FL Representatives Impressed with FFB Presentation

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

While the Florida Farm Bureau delegation was in Tallahassee recently to talk to lawmakers, President John Hoblick had the opportunity to make a presentation on the impact of agriculture on Florida’s economy which impressed several representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Recession Has Some Getting Pickled

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

As the recession continues to hit home for consumers, the average American is eating pickles at the rate of five pounds a year, which is up 40 percent from the year before. 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 …

Bronson To Kick Off Ag Literacy Day

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

BRONSON TO KICK OFF AG LITERACY DAY BY READING TO STUDENTS IN THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will read to two fourth-grade classes from Astoria Park Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Cabinet Room of The Capitol to kick off the seventh anniversary of Agriculture Literacy Day. He …

FFB Active During Week 3 of FL Legislative Session

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

The third week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session brought Farm Bureau members to Tallahassee to discuss the issues with their legislators. And as we look toward the fourth week of the session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says committees are still working on balancing the budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 19, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 03-19-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 …

Sustainability

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

Sustainability is hard to identify. Everett Griner gives it a shot. 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

Farm State Senators Oppose Proposed Cuts to Agriculture Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), a senior member of the Committee, announced they sent a letter to the President opposing budget cuts to farm programs in a tough economy. The letter was also signed by Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS), John Thune (R-SD), James Risch …

Cold Storage Loans Available for Specialty Crop Growers

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

USDA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan program has been amended to allow producers to build cold storage facilities to store their fresh fruits and vegetables. 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 …

Researchers Working on Better Potato Breeding Lines

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Scientists and collaborators with the Agriculture Research Service are working to overcome the issue of two fungi affecting potato producers. 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 …

Lingering Doubts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

GMO crops are still controversial. Everett Griner explains. 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