In these three reports, Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Director Ben Parks in Tallahassee gives us some insight on this first week of the Legislative Session, discussing this Friday’s state revenue estimating conference and what it means for the tough budget session expected ahead. Parks also gives us some details on a couple Farm Bureau priorities this Session. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
Cool Names Make for Cool Foods
A new Cornell University study showed that when 186 four-year olds were given “X-ray Vision Carrots” they ate nearly twice as much as they did on the lunch days when they were simply labeled as “carrots.” And the influence of these names persisted with the children continuing to eat about 50% more carrots even on the days when they were …
Increase of Food Prices
What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Image for 2009
What is the image for agriculture for 2009? Everett Griner tells us just what the grade is. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Putnam Introducing New Food Safety Legislation
The most recent outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter and last summer’s outbreak that mistakenly blamed Florida tomatoes has food safety on everyone’s mind. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam (left) is introducing new food safety legislation, the Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act (Safe FEAST Act). The measure, which has bipartisan support, will modernize food safety regulations and give …
Farmland Values & Weather News from USDA
In this report, news about farmland values and more about the weather outlook ahead, from USDA’s radio team in Washington D C. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Possible Fertilizer Shortage
Fertilizer prices are still rather high but Crop Nutrient Marketer and Advisor Keith Swanson says availability may be an even bigger concern for farmers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Segment Suffering the Least
What segment of American Industry is suffering the least from this economy? Everett Griner has looked into this and tells us just what it is. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Agriculture Continues To Fuel Florida Economy
Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses in this report the strengths of Florida agriculture for the state’s economy, even in times like these when other industries are down. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
COOL Gets Go Ahead
Here are a couple recent reports about the Country of Origin Labelling Law that will soon go into effect nationwide. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024