American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing. That’s the theme for Ag Awareness Week which culminates this Saturday, March 20th, with National Ag Day. And in the following two reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, celebrates those principles and the farmers that work tirelessly everyday to bring them to us. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Speaker Cretul Hosts FL Farm Bureau Members in Chambers
Florida Farm Bureau members in Tallahassee this week were invited by House Speaker Larry Cretul of Ocala for a rare meeting in House Chambers during Farm Bureau Day at the state Capitol. Marion County cattle rancher and Florida Farm Bureau Treasurer Jeff Vermillion (photo right) helped set up the special event, where Farm Bureau members were able to sit in …
Grassroots Opposition to Climate Change Bill Delivered to Senate
Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …
Drop in US Sugar Consumption and Demand
USDA’s March sugar outlook shows a decrease in U.S. sugar consumption and demand as World Agricultural Outlook Board chair, Gerry Bange, says there are two reasons for the decline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …
Farm Bureau in Tallahassee/New Ag Economic Study to be Presented
Some special events are on tap for hundreds of Florida Farm Bureau members at the state Capitol this week visiting lawmakers in this very tough budget year. Leading the group, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick, speaking with us in this interview about the budget; a new ag economic study to be presented to ag committees; timing concerns of budget …
Auburn Research: Predatory Mite May Help Fight Satusma Pest
News Brief from UF/IFAS-3/16/10: Satsuma oranges, one of the most cold-tolerant citrus fruits, have long been produced on the U.S. Gulf Coast. And for just as long, growers have fought the destructive citrus red mite, which feeds on the satsuma’s leaves and fruit. But a study by Auburn University researchers indicates that three commercially available predatory mites are effective against …
FL Senate Ag Chair Baker: Ag Economics Critical to Budget Process
In a short interview following comments at Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative briefing Monday night, Senate Agriculture Chair Carey Baker discusses budget challenges, the expected release of the latest Florida agriculture economics study, and the importance of “Farm Bureau Days” at the state Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …
Farm Bureau Days in Tallahassee: Happy Birthday Senator Baker!
Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks presents Senate Ag Chairman Carey Baker a birthday cake while House Ag Chair Trudi Williams looks on and Farm Bureau members sing at Monday night’s legislative briefing & BBQ. Baker and Williams updated key issues for several hundred FFB members in Tallahassee for the annual Farm Bureau Days legislative events. In a …
It Is Official–Southeast AgNet Buys Book Business
Ocala, FL — Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. It bought the business from founder Will Wardowski and his wife Christie. Wardowski is well known in citrus circles all over the world as a post-harvest expert. He was the first editor of Fresh Citrus Fruits 1st edition, …
“Farm Bureau” Days A Big Event at State Capitol
State lawmakers are hearing from hundreds of concerned farmers and ranchers this week as Florida Farm Bureau members again descend on the Capitol to tell their industry’s story. The ‘budget’ word abounds in most discussions – the state budget billions in the hole and many legislators saying there will be no new taxes this election year. Meanwhile, ag leaders and …