Press Release

UF President names new senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources

Jack Payne has been selected as the University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, UF President Bernie Machen announced today.

Union County farmer named to Florida Farm Bureau board

Ed Shadd, a diversified timber, cattle and hog farmer from Raiford, was
elected to represent District 8, which includes Alachua, Bradford and
Union counties.

Agriculture Literacy Day set for March 23

Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read a new children’s book written in honor of the event. 

Florida Farm Bureau will host Receptions for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President Finalists

A series of receptions will be held to introduce agriculture industry leaders to the four finalists for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President.

Florida Farm Bureau: Proposed EPA standards are flawed, threaten Florida’s economic recovery

New water regulations proposed last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will levy a de facto water tax on Floridians.

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Ag Commissioner announces extension of state of emergency

The Governor's Executive Order declaring a state of emergency has been extended for an additional seven days to assist farmers dealing with crop damage from the freeze.

Florida Farm Bureau sees concern over freeze damage, losses

Commissioner of Agriculture estimates about one-third of the crop worth hundreds of millions of dollars has been lost. Farmers urged to document damage if they are planning to seek assistance.

Florida Farm Bureau Statement on Arctic Weather Conditions

Agricultural producers across the state continue to take measures to protect crops, expecting freezing or near-freezing temperatures to continue.

Florida to be well represented at American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Seattle Jan. 10-13

President John L. Hoblick will lead a group of about 50 Florida Farm Bureau members to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 91st Meeting.