EPA to Hold Additional Numeric Nutrient Criteria Hearings in Florida

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

Florida Farm Bureau Federation is again asking, and urging its members to attend and participate in the upcoming added series of public hearings about EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria proposals for Florida. This series of meetings will take place April 13-15 in Ft. Myers, Tampa and Jacksonville, respectively. Farm Bureau leaders emphasize the negative impacts these proposed water quality standards could …

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Passes Despite Budget Concerns

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Senate Agriculture Committee has unanimously approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. However, there was some discussion on the budget offsets to pay for the bill as Georgia’s Saxby Chambliss proposed an amendment to take savings from the Conservation Stewardship Program instead of the popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Farmers Still Feeling the Effects of the Freeze

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The cold snap of early January is still affecting our growers as strawberry farmers are now facing a sharp collapse in prices, due to flooding of the market. 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 …

2 in 1 Test Detects E-Coli Faster

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers have developed a two-in-one test that can detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning and the toxins it produces. 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, …

Chemtura AgroSolutions Relocates, Restructures

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

News Release from Chemtura: Chemtura AgroSolutions Introduces New Organization, Opens New Headquarters – Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 23, 2010)—Chemtura AgroSolutions™, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions, announces its new identity, structure and initiatives designed to enhance the company’s ability to provide growers with innovative, value-driven crop protection products and services. Formerly known as Chemtura Crop Protection, the company was …

FL Ag Coalition Working on a Census Document

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, was in Tallahassee again this week for a meeting with the Florida Ag Coalition as they work together to represent agriculture. 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 …

FL Senate Passes Tomato Safety Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The senate has passed a bill that that is designed to ensure the safety of Florida grown tomatoes by setting minimum food safety standards and authorizing the state Department of Agriculture to inspect tomato farms, greenhouses and packing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Free FDA Food Safety Meeting to be Held in Tifton

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Charles Hall, Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says The Produce Safety Project is holding a meeting at The University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center on Thursday, March 25, 2010, regarding the establishment of a nation-wide produce safety standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. 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 …