Revised Ag Water Rule Finalized by the FDA September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule that revises pre-harvest agricultural water provisions in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. The rule replaces the previous microbial quality criteria and testing requirements with systems-based, pre-harvest agricultural water assessments. The Florida [...]
Tied to Ag: Bobby Floyd, Hardee County September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Sixth generation Floridian Bobby Floyd grew up on his family’s cow/calf operation in Zolfo Springs. Throughout his life he has helped run cattle on the farm and has played an active role in the farm’s day-to-day operation. After graduating from Hardee High School, Floyd [...]
EPA releases PIDs for cancelation of Acephate, Captan, Ferbam, Thiram, and Ziram August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released Proposed Interim Decision (PIDs) for the cancellation of Acephate, Captan, Ferbam, Thiram, and Ziram. This proposal is the result of a pesticide review that takes place every 15 years to stay in [...]
Tied to Ag: Jared Freeman, Alachua County August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Jared Freeman’s passion for agriculture and love for animals sparked at an early age. He spent countless hours in the pasture with his grandfather growing up, and that time together was pivotal in Freeman’s path in life. He was an active member of 4-H [...]
USDA Recommended Decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced their recommended decision to amend the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders across the U.S. Included in the proposed changes are some top priorities for Florida Farm Bureau, such as reverting to the ‘Higher-of’ [...]
USDA Announces APHIS Final Rule on Electronic ID in Cattle August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter As the agriculture industry becomes more advanced and complex, new challenges arise. For the livestock sector, animal disease traceability has received greater attention over the last several decades as domestic and international movement of live cattle and fresh beef has increased. [...]
New Heat Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule which they believe will help protect workers from extreme heat. If the rule is finalized, the agency estimates it could help protect more than 36 million workers in outdoor and [...]
Hurricane Debby Resources Hurricane Debby has impacted areas of the Sunshine State with wind and heavy rain. This page contains resources from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services that will aid farmers and ranchers who are transporting livestock during this time. Critical Access Memo Memorandum to County EOCs Template for dairy employers The [...]
Florida Farm Bureau State Annual Meeting We are looking forward to your attendance at the 83rd State Annual Meeting in Miramar Beach, FL, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2024! Connect with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the wonderful setting of the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. The state annual meeting is the pinnacle of Florida Farm [...]
Rural Recharge Episode 17 Out Now Kevin Lussier, AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair, joins President Jeb S. Smith on the newest episode of Rural Recharge. Lussier owns and operates Hawthorne Dairy in Alachua County. In 2021, Lussier and his wife, Shelby, were the Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture state winners. Kevin has served on [...]
