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A federal court in Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology rule.  This decision is a major victory for Florida agriculture and Farm Bureau members. The 2023 AEWR rule created instability, and unsustainable wage increases by applying non-agricultural data to…

The Florida citrus industry has seen some promising investments so far this year. In the 2025 Legislative Session, nearly $140 million was appropriated for the citrus industry. The largest block of those funds is earmarked for the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc. (CRAFT). The CRAFT Foundation…

UF/IFAS exists to meet your needs. To find out what those needs are, we listen. We have thousands of conversations a year – farmer and county agent, student and professor, producer and researcher, President Smith and me. Now we’re seeking a stakeholder-to-scientist conversation that turns listening into research.

Since May 2025, the United States has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture. Here’s a comprehensive overview with key highlights and links for more details: U.S.–Philippines Trade Deal Producers benefit from lowered tariffs on U.S. feed inputs like cereals and grains, with Philippine officials maintaining…

Florida Farm Bureau members Chase and Amber Cannady represented Florida at the USDA's Great American Farmers Market, held during National Farmers Market Week, in Washington, D.C. The event showcased several Farm Bureau members and state organizations from across the country. The Cannady's own North Florida Elderberry in…

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is in the process of updating administrative rules related to the Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation Permit. The proposed amendments, published on June 12, 2025, in the Florida Administrative Register, address both procedural and technical aspects of the…

On July 21, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins met with Florida farmers and ranchers to announce additional USDA assistance to help…

With more than 240 attendees, the 2025 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference provided an opportunity for agriculturalists to come together, enhancing both their leadership skills and farming scope. The conference, hosted July 11-13 at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort included inspirational panelists, discussion meets and…

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The announcement was made during a White House visit with…

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the landmark “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping budget and tax package with major implications for agriculture. For Florida farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, the bill delivers meaningful wins across the board: long-term funding for the Farm Bill, pro-growth tax relief, and…

The Florida Farm Bureau Classroom Mini-Grant applications are now open. Florida educators engaged in agriculture education in the classroom for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels are eligible to apply for a $250 classroom mini-grant to be used for promotion of agriculture in their classroom. Interested teachers must complete an…

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2025 election must be postmarked or received in…