The Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget marks a historic year for Florida agriculture and working lands conservation. Through the leadership of the Florida Legislature, Commissioner Wilton Simpson and agricultural advocates across the state, Florida secured major investments in land conservation, water resource protection, agricultural research, food security and rural communities. The…
The Fulfords of Monticello have forged a path to sustainability for four generations. While producing the green peanuts for boiling for which they’re renowned, they have stewarded their land with an eye toward protecting it for generations to come. They have enlisted UF/IFAS scientists each step of the way.
Families planning a Fourth of July cookout to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday will continue to find high prices at the grocery store, based on the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Summer Cookout Cost Survey. This year, the cost of an Independence Day cookout in Florida will be $84.36 for 10 guests. At $8.44 per person,…
The invasive Pasture Mealybug has recently been detected in Florida, raising concerns for pasture, hay, turfgrass and sugarcane producers. Pasture Mealybugs feed on plant sap, stressing grasses and causing symptoms that resemble drought or nutrient deficiency, including leaf yellowing, red or purple discoloration, stunting, poor root growth, and dieback.
The American Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Committee, with support from JBS and CoBank, has unveiled a new study intended to guide industry programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years. Women play a vital role in American agriculture—contributing through production, advocacy, education and entrepreneurship, while…
The history of the United States is written in every row of crops, pasture and dairy barn from sea to sea. The American Farm Bureau Federation is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary through FARM 250, a celebration of the contributions of America’s farmers in helping to grow America into…
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2027 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 10:00am on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting of the Florida Pork Improvement Group at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation office, 5700 SW…
Grassroots Farm Bureau members are invited to participate June 1-7 in American Farm Bureau’s Summer Cookout Survey of retail food prices commonly used to prepare a cookout meal for 10 people. The survey tracks prices on foods including ground beef, American cheese, hamburger buns, chicken breasts, pork chops, potatoes,…
In my own research, hauling buckets of soil samples reminds me that farming should be a young man’s game. But I share Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group President Kelsey Waters-David’s observation that it’s becoming an old man’s game. The increasing average age of the Florida farmer presents…
Nine farmers and ranchers were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award on May 7 at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center- Suwannee Valley during the 25th Annual Suwannee CARES Celebration. Families recognized have demonstrated sustainability practices…
Vote YES on Amendment 2 to protect local food production, preserve family farms and keep Florida agriculture strong for future generations.