NRCS Working with Tribes on Conservation Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

As a part of USDA’s ongoing tribal relations effort, leaders from the Alabama and Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service attended this year’s South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. The following two reports detail the importance of meetings like these in order for the service to develop and maintain strong relationships with the tribes. AL – Dr. …

BP to Pay $20 Million for Seafood Inspection and Marketing Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that BP will pay $20 million to his department over the next three years to help fund enhanced seafood inspections and marketing efforts aimed at restoring public confidence in the safety of Gulf of Mexico seafood. Download Audio

Integration Of Citrus Research Panels On Hold … For Now

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week tabled discussions about absorbing the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of the controversial topic in the first report. Foundation Governance Committee Chairman Ricke Kress discusses the issue in the second report. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …