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 …

Farm Thefts

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

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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 ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

More Water Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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