EPA Announced Final Herbicide Strategy October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Herbicide Strategy Framework (“Herbicide Strategy”) which outlines the changes that growers may need to implement on their farms to be in compliance with herbicide labels. In 2022, the EPA was found in violation of their consultation [...]
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund Open October, 2024 Florida Farm Bureau has created a hurricane relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers affected by the Hurricane Helene. The Hurricane Helene Relief Fund for Agriculture will provide support for farm families statewide who have experienced a Hurricane Helene-inflicted agricultural-loss. Anyone can donate to the fund. [...]
OSHA Heat Rule NPRM Published in Federal Register September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on a new standard titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Heat Rule). The Heat Rule would apply to all employees working outside or [...]
Florida Farm Bureau Welcomes New Assistant Director September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Raulie Raulerson has been named the new Assistant Director of Local Government and Community Affairs. Raulerson joins the team with experience as the Environmental Administrator for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy. Raulerson also has experience with [...]
Grassroots Members Participate in Annual Policy Development September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development is in full swing as members from across the state gathered during August to participate in the organization’s commodity and issue based advisory committee fall meetings. These committees meet twice annually to review current Farm Bureau policy and [...]
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’ [...]
