FL Appointees to State FSA Committee

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

The Obama Administration has announced the individuals who will serve on the Florida State Farm Service Agency Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rooney Comments on USDA’s Florida Ag Disaster Declaration

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) released the following statement regarding the federal disaster declaration announced last week by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack: “Florida growers were hit extremely hard by the freeze last month and I am glad to see to see Secretary Vilsack declare a federal disaster so growers can receive much needed assistance. All eight counties in the …

Reminder to Sign Up for EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Staci Braswell, director of government & community affairs with The Florida Farm Bureau Federation, wants to remind producers about the six public hearings to be held regarding EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. Download Audio In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Study of Market Barriers for Organic Producers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A study was recently conducted on potential market barriers and their solutions for small and mid-size organic growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDA Budget to Boost Food Safety Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food and Drug Administration’s food safety efforts will receive 30% more funding for fiscal year 2011 under the White House budget proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA to Purchase Produce for Nutritional Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA will purchase 29.1-million dollars worth of blueberry, pear, potato, peach and mixed fruit products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024