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March 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter On February 6, 2024, a federal court in Arizona issued a ruling stating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must vacate the 2020 registrations for over-the-top use of three dicamba-based pesticides; XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium.   This ruling is a result of a lawsuit (Center for Biological Diversity…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level. The information collected directly from producers…

Helping to cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders is something Culver’s takes pride in – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 17-24). To celebrate this year, the restaurant chain is announcing the FFA Ambassador Program, a new initiative that allows guests to nominate standout FFA members in…

Farm Bureau volunteer members statewide celebrated Food Check-Out Week Feb. 12-16, 2024. This week is used to highlight Florida agriculture and the healthy and nutritious food that farmers and ranchers provide Florida citizens throughout the year.  According to the U.S. Department…

More than 300 Farm Bureau members, staff, 4-H and FFA students gathered in Tallahassee on January 16 for the organization’s annual Farm Bureau Day.    Grassroots members spent the day meeting with their elected officials to discuss key issues affecting agriculture. Those issues included affordable healthcare for farm…

Written by Benjamin Putnam and Jorin Ouwinga [caption id="attachment_24156" align="alignleft" width="300"] Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group Class X at Farm Bureau Day.[/caption] In the heart of Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group embarked on a two-day journey, leaving an…

Matt and Blaire Fisher grew up in Florida’s Panhandle. Blaire grew up in Jackson County and Matt in Washington County, and the couple currently reside in Matt’s hometown of Chipley. Together, they have two sons; Brett and Brody.   The Fishers raise and sell grass fed, grain fed and Waygu beef…

Florida Farm Bureau is excited to offer the second annual Ag Policy and Commodity Forum. The forum will take place Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida.  The Ag Policy & Commodity Forum is one of two scheduled meetings that advisory committee members attend each year.  The…

February 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] When I arrived in Florida three and a half years ago to lead UF/IFAS, my message to Farm Bureau members was, “I work for you.” I still do, but no longer as UF’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources.

Dr. Saundra TenBroeck, an associate professor for the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida and the State Extension Horse Specialist, joins Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith for the 12th episode of Rural Recharge.   Dr. TenBroeck…

More than 80 Florida Farm Bureau grassroots members and staff traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for the 105th annual American Farm Bureau Convention. Florida received many accolades.  Young Farmers and Ranchers Bernie and Avery LeFils (Volusia County), John David and Emilee Peterson (Baker County) and Erin…

Farmers and ranchers from across the Sunshine State will gather at the state Capitol on Tuesday, January 16 to discuss key policy issues with Florida lawmakers as part of Farm Bureau Day.  Agriculturalists will share their authentic perspectives on key public policy issues. Three main initiatives are being…