agriculture

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the expediting of treatments for livestock against New World Screwworm as an infestation spreads from Mexico. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) noted the possible resurgence of the parasite in December, with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

A petition has been issued to recall Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins after she voted in favor of a development project that approved 700 townhomes on 90 acres of farmland in Redland, a historic and agricultural area of Miami-Dade County. "We, the undersigned Miami-Dade County residents and voters, demand the immediate recall of Miami-Dade […]

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) praised the Department of Commerce's decision to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, saying, "This has been a priority of ours for years in Florida." For additional context, the 2019 Agreement mandated that Mexican tomato growers sell their produce at a price equal […]

The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US agreed to a series of water-sharing actions over certain waterways, such as the Rio Grande.  Among other requirements, the 1994 Water Treaty mandates that Mexico deliver a minimum annual 350,000 acres of water per year […]

By Dr. Timothy Beard and Chancellor Ray Rodrigues Florida’s higher education system isn’t just excelling, it’s leading the charge. Across the state, institutions are driving groundbreaking innovation, shaping the workforce of tomorrow, and powering economic growth. At the heart of this success is Florida A&M University (FAMU) — a powerhouse among Historically Black Colleges and […]

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, likely gearing up for a run for governor, is downplaying recent immigration insults from Gov. Ron DeSantis, opting to praise him instead at a Thursday event. Simpson and DeSantis traded cordial praises at the Tampa event, where Simpson pleasantly introduced the "dedicated" governor before taking a seat by his side. DeSantis, […]

Did you know that genetically modified (GM) seeds could lead to a possible produce trade war with Communist China? American lawmakers have been gradually sounding the alarm about the growing threat to the U.S. food supply. China is an adversary and has been actively trying to undermine U.S. industries, including the agriculture sector by selling […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss the concerns of farmers- specifically farmers from Florida – over the predatory practices of the Chinese government, including concerns about the theft of genetically modified seeds to improve crops and their refusal to buy seed-generated produce from Florida. For instance, in 2023, Newsweek published […]

With an unprecedented Election Day mandate handed down to President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, it appears as if the all-important Farm Bill will finally be addressed. The 2023 Farm Bill can was kicked into 2024, with House Democrats holding up the process by pushing to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to COVID-era […]

Hillary Clinton's Trip to Florida Means Liberal 'Desperation', GOP Claims The Florida GOP believes Hillary Clinton's trip to Tampa signals liberal "desperation" ahead of the election, prompted by Joe Biden allegedly calling Trump supporters "garbage" in response to...READ MORE     Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "From the Haunted House of Representatives, wishing you and your family a very happy Halloween!" Debbie […]

A bipartisan delegation of Florida lawmakers has written to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting expanded relief for Florida farmers impacted by hurricanes in previous months.  Florida farmers have lost billions in crops and damages, according to the latest estimates.  The USDA has provided hundreds of millions in agricultural relief aid and recently announced […]

Florida farmers have faced substantial losses due to major hurricanes in the last couple of years.  With Hurricane Milton and Helene’s recent passing, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is requesting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expand its financial assistance to recovering Florida farmers.  Senator Scott sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking USDA […]

US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has published a letter he sent to John Deere’s leadership regarding the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies as well as plans to relocate some operations to Mexico. John Deere, an American agricultural machinery company, recently rescinded portions of its DEI policies following criticism of the same. Shortly thereafter, […]

WASHINGTON—The stalled 2023 Farm Bill is finally seeing some movement in the U.S. House of Representatives after House Democrats allegedly collapsed negotiations over the amount of funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) they say will be cut out of the legislative measure, According to a Republican member of the House of Representatives, who […]

HARDEE COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat, an action that critics say will stifle innovation. Republican-led bill SB 1084 bans cultivated—or lab-grown—meat from being sold or manufactured in Florida, imposing a second-degree misdemeanor for violators. DeSantis says the bill keeps a "vibrant agricultural industry", excoriating the "elites" […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a landmark environmental win, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Monday that the Sunshine State has now preserved over 100,000 acres of agricultural lands from development. “Reaching the milestone of preserving more than 100,000 acres of agricultural lands, and more than 36,000 acres in the last year alone, represents a significant achievement […]

A bill progressing through the Florida legislature could support housing initiatives for Floridian agricultural workers by providing legal protections and deregulation. SB 1082, filed by Senator Jay Collins (R-14), would legally protect agricultural housing construction initiatives across the entire state.  If Senator Collins’ bill passes, intrastate governmental entities would be prohibited from adopting or enforcing […]

A new bill filed by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) would prohibit the entry of Chinese garlic into the US.  The bill follows Senator Scott’s tirade against Chinese garlic, which began last December.  Scott wrote a letter warning the President and CEO of the National Growers Association Greg Ferrara of the unsanitary and immoral practices surrounding […]