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Marketing Hemp to Children
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two companies in the state of Florida – Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC – are now seeing enforcement actions from the state following food inspections that revealed hemp products attractive to children.
FL Ag Bill Vetoed Over Illegal Alien Concerns
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citing concerns that it could facilitate housing for undocumented foreign workers, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a bill supported by the agriculture industry that aimed to simplify the construction of housing for farmworkers.
Commissioner Simpson Praises State Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the 2024-2025 state budget for its investments in Florida agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
New Ag Committee Stacked with Florida Members
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 11 appointees to the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee, eight are from the Sunshine State.
Southeast Sets Standard in Cultured Meat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama and Florida are now the first two states to ban the sale of cultured “meat.”
Florida Out of Lab-Grown Meat Business
Southeast Regional Ag News
We’ve circled around the topic numerous times, but now it is official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill banning the sale or production of lab-grown meat in the state.
Dollars Dedicated to Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Legislature’s fiscal year budget includes $47 million to champion the Sunshine State’s citrus industry.
Florida Spends Millions Protecting Farmland
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Monday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of three family farms in the Florida Wildlife Corridor through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
Millions of Dollars in Idalia Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The official report outline preliminary estimates of damage to Florida agriculture from Hurricane Idalia has been released.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Florida Tomatoes, Georgia 4-H, and Alabama Vultures
Southeast Regional Ag News
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Move Over, Mickey Mouse!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2023 Commodity Classic is now officially underway in Orlando Florida with early numbers predicting a tremendous turnout.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.