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Florida Passion Fruit Study and Biggest Corn and Soy Crops Ever
The Agribusiness Update
With Florida in peak passion fruit season, researchers are eyeing the sweet tropical fruit as a cash crop, and farmers are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever.
National Blueberry Month and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
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.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries. We talk with Oregon State University researcher Neil Shay about that very thing.
Protecting the Southeast from Beetles and Hornets
Southeast Regional Ag News
In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries. We talk with Oregon State University researcher Neil Shay about that very thing.
A Boost for Florida Reforestation
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, 'We’re committed to supporting Florida’s forests with top-quality seedlings, making it easier for landowners to replenish our timber resources.'
UF Tomato Research and Stabenow on SNAP Error Rate
The Agribusiness Update
American Farmland Trust is accepting applications to help farmers improve farm viability, access, transfer, permanently protect farmland, or adopt regenerative ag practices, and Senator Debbie Stabenow is not happy about the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
FFB President on New Committee and Support for Renewable Energy Down
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith has been appointed to serve on the Seasonal and Perishable Ag Products Advisory Committee, and a Pew Research Center survey shows a decline in America’s support for renewable energy.
A Final Lab-Grown Hurrah
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat takes effect next week, the Associated Press reports that Upside Foods, the company that came up with the world’s first cultivated meat meatball, last week hosted a tasting party in Miami.
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.
Fresh From Florida Program and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is celebrating the growing number of consumers who follow the Fresh From Florida program, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Panhandle Watermelon Festival and Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
It’s almost time to enter your finest melons in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
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.
Hay Stocks Up from Last Year and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s May Crop Production report shows that hay stocks in the U.S. are up 46% year-over-year, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
FL Dairy Farmer Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida dairy farmer Kevin Lussier, Chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, spoke about the challenges facing young farmers and ranchers.
Market Calls for More Weight on Cattle
California Ag Today
Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO, says we're seeing strong economic signals to put more weight on each animal.
Orange Peels for Cardio Health and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Millions in Emergency Funds Thrown at H5N1
Southeast Regional Ag News
Along with investing $824 million, the USDA is launching a voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program that could ease transportation woes.
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.