Agriculture

Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) shared her frustration with members of Congress who talk about protecting national interests and combating the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) yet do nothing about it in an interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. When discussing the significance of U.S. agricultural production, especially in Florida, Rep. Cammack affirms that “it’s absolutely […]

Over the weekend, the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced several agreements between the two nations, following President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Summit in Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed the PRC’s agreement to charter two bilateral boards with the U.S.: the U.S.-China Board of Trade and the U.S.-China […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a bill that reauthorizes agricultural and food programs for the next five years. In a 224-200 measure, the legislation passed with support from 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and one independent. Merely three republicans joined 197 Democrats to oppose the […]

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene to vote on five legislative proposals advanced by the United States House Committee on Rules: the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the PROTECT Kids Act, a budget reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, and […]

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing that includes Rep. Kat Cammack’s (R-FL) discussion draft that would modernize federal food safety oversight and establish a national standard for food ingredients. Supporters of the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy, and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, known as the FRESH and Affordable […]

Wildfires burning across the Florida-Georgia border have intensified, resulting in increased efforts and advisories being exhausted across the state. 38 Florida counties are under burn bans, and most inland zones within the state are under Red Flag advisories from the National Weather Service, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Despite the unclear start of […]

Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging reviews of emerging technologies that help protect Florida citrus production, especially by improving the plants' resilience to diseases. Rep. Franklin specifically highlighted citrus greening disease, known as huanglongbing (HLB), which has devastated citrus production since its discovery in […]

U.S. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign aimed at promoting “Product of USA” labels reserved exclusively for meat, poultry, and egg products produced from animals born, raised, harvested, and processed in the U.S. “Our great patriot ranchers and producers grow, raise, and […]

Belize Prime Minister John Briceño appears to be in full damage control after Rep. Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling into question the transparency of the government of Belize, and citing “corruption as impediments to doing business in Belize.” “I write because […]

With the 2026 midterms looming closer, Representative Darren Soto's (D-FL) 9th Congressional District seat is considered vulnerable, and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is accusing him of being "out of touch" and working against the interests of Florida farmers. Rep. Soto's district, which includes Osceola and Polk Counties, is a major agricultural zone, with […]

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is joining Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for the public signing of a disaster declaration for Florida counties affected by the recent historic winter freeze, providing relief for farmers and producers. In February, Rep. Cammack and Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) led the whole of Florida's Congressional delegation in demanding the disaster […]

Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R) announced that farmers all across Florida, especially those in Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, can now apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program. The program aims to provide critical relief to agricultural producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons. […]

Florida Representatives Kat Cammack (R) and Vern Buchanan (R) led a delegation of Florida lawmakers in sending a letter to the USDA, urging the federal organization to issue a "Disaster Declaration" for Florida farmers amidst recent freezing temperatures. “THIS IS A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE! Florida farmers are facing a devastating crop crisis caused by freezing […]

Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced this week that Florida Farmers can soon apply for more than $600 million in grant assistance from the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program following impacts from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, which included 2024 storms Milton and Helene. “I want to thank President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary […]

President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote count of 51-10 with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, but before the legislative measure made it over to the upper chamber, it faced  challenges in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and one senior policy advisor […]

Florida Congressman Scott Franklin (R) has helped secure $1 billion in funding for specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions. He previously sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the USDA to support specialty crop farmers in the wake of unfair market disruptions. “Florida’s specialty crop producers keep America fed and our local […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has proposed a $12 billion farm aid package. The package aims to help farmers struggling to sell their crops. Since the president increased tariffs on China, farmers have also had to deal with rising inflation and additional market disruptions. According to a White House official, Trump will reveal the plan […]

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) celebrated the reinstatement of furloughed federal employees to process agricultural visas in a recent statement, sharing that "food security is national security." With the government shutdown nearing 40 days, many federal employees have been furloughed, including those who process H-2A visas. These visas are temporary admissions of foreign agricultural workers for […]