House Ag Committee Passes Farm Bill: Significant Savings, Reforms

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It was another marathon day of mark up session as the House Agriculture Committee did what it came for. Here’s the official release from the Committee’s press office: WASHINGTON – May 16, 2013 – Today, Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued the following statements after the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 1947, the …

Ag Issues In Congress: Florida Congressman Rooney Comments

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Among our interviews this week in Washington D. C. is Florida Congressman Tom Rooney, who is well known among farmers and ranchers in Florida’s “Heartland”. Rooney has served on the Agriculture Committee in the past, but has been shifted over to the powerful Appropriations Committee. His district in central Florida takes in much of the state’s citrus crop, and includes …

Electronic Farming

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The use of electronics in the field has come a long way in just z short time. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Ag Issues in Congress: Florida Congressman Southerland Comments

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Spending most of this week in Washington D. C., we’re catching up with some key Congressmen closely involved in agricultural issues involving our region. Congressman Steve Southerland represents a big chunk of the Florida panhandle, but is involved in issues critical for farmers throughout the state and region. Click to hear his timely and pointed comments about several of these …

Opening Statement of Chairman Frank Lucas on House Ag Committee Consideration of the 2013 Farm Bill

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Today, we are considering H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. It is the product of more than three years of work. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Senate Ag Committee Sends Farm Bill to Full Senate

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The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved its version of the farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

AFBF: Historic Farm Bill Markup Sessions Now Underway

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The Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill mark up session presently underway, to be followed by the House Ag Committee’s mark up session on the Bill this Wednesday, is sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. One of the most knowledgable folks we know …

Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Mark-Up

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WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today delivered the following statement at the opening of the Committee’s meeting to consider and mark-up the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Other Pollinators

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Everett Griner explains that the woods are full of pollinators, and tells us what some of them are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

StrikeForce Initiative to Open Market Opportunities for Small Farmers

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The StrikeForce Initiative will use agriculture as a base to promote economic development and job creation in targeted, persistent poverty areas in Alabama. Produce grower AL Hooks, explains what the efforts will mean for him and his neighbors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …