Last week’s Florida FFA 2013 State Convention was a truly professional event. There is little question as to the leadership training dedicated FFA members obtain through FFA experience. In this interview with Erin Freel during the event’s final hours last week, she reflects on the success of the event and the power of these young people as she shares her …
Florida Congressman Yoho Comments on Defeat of Farm Bill
Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03), a 40-year equine and bovine veterinarian and Florida’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture, said the following after the House vote which resulted in a defeat of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013: “I am extremely disappointed that some of my Republican colleagues did not recognize a conservative movement toward …
Syngenta Sponsoring Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Scholarship
Florida high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in agriculture are encouraged to enter the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s education scholarship, sponsored by Syngenta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat
American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture
With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Water Wars
Everett Griner explains about the crucial irrigation water that is drying up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …
Trend of Food Prices Continue to Delight Consumers and Puzzle Economist
Consumers may be delighted, but many economists continue to be puzzled by the trends in food prices this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
New Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool Available for Produce Industry
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched a new tool to help producers and partners develop, assess and communicate their sustainability programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta
The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill
General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …