TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson this week is promoting the awareness of prescribed fire’s vital role in maintaining the health of Florida’s forests and other natural areas, as well as protecting the safety of the state’s residents and visitors.
The Florida Cabinet in 2008 designated the first week in March as “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC in tribute to the great president, hunter and conservationist. Read the rest of this entry »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed reclassifying the Okaloosa darter from the status of endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, saying that the small fish is making major strides in its fight for recovery. The rule was published in today’s Federal Register, and the public is invited to comment on the proposal during the next 60 days until April 5, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter from Putnam and Congressman Dan Boren (D-Okla.) warns that “restricting access to waters or enacting overly broad regulations that affect recreational fishing could prove counter productive. Such measures could discourage recreational fishing and limit a tremendous source of funding for water preservation and restoration.” The White House’s Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force is developing a new policy to regulate nation’s coastal waters. An interim report recently issued by the task force has raised concerns that recreational fishing in fresh and saltwater could be significantly restricted. Read the rest of this entry »
As deer season continues, today we are providing some hunting tips concerning the issue of proper safety techniques and handling of deer meat to avoid bacteria and prevent illness.
There has been a growing concern about the amount of time kids are now spending outdoors and in these three reports we will review a recent survey regarding the subject conducted by the forestry and natural resources community.
A good time was had by all at this year’s Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association’s Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament at Lake Wales Country Club. It is all for a good cause. FFAA’s Scholarships have helped dozens of students and continues to award scholarships annually to Florida students majoring in agricultural fields. Learn more about how you can support, or apply for FFAA scholarships by e-mailing Mary Hartney or Amy Pappas at the FFAA office in Winter Haven.
(Menomonee Falls, WI — April 28, 2009) — The American Society of Agricultural Consultants has selected Nashville as the site of the organization’s 2009 Conference and Annual Meeting. Activities will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown Nov. 8 – 10.
“We’re developing a program that is as eclectic as our membership,” says Paige Gilligan, CAC, Agrestic Solutions, Tempe, AZ, who is heading up the planning for the meeting. “The theme that has been selected is ‘Trade, Tradition and Troubadours’ which allows us to branch into a wide variety of topics for presentations and also take advantage of the music heritage Nashville provides as a venue.” Read the rest of this entry »
FLORIDA FFA FOUNDATION TO HOST BEAST FEAST AND AUCTION
(Haines City, FL) The Florida FFA Foundation is serving up a variety of wild game and seafood at the sixth annual Beast Feast & Auction on Saturday, May 2, 2009 to benefit the Leadership Training Center (LTC). Along with feasting on venison, pork, gator, shrimp, fried grouper, turkey, conch salad, oyster stew, swamp cabbage, low country boil, peanuts, homemade ice cream, key lime pie and many other foods guests can enjoy raffles, silent and live auctions, exhibits and entertainment by Never Read the rest of this entry »
Lake Soil & Water Conservation District congratulates students for winning state land-judging competition
TAVARES — The Lake Soil and Water Conservation District congratulates Clermont Middle and East Ridge High students who won the State Land Judging Contest for Future Farmers of America in Alachua County on March 27. Read the rest of this entry »
Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament Scheduled for May 29
Gainesville, Fla. – Tee off to support agricultural and life sciences student scholarships!
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni and friends are invited to campus on Friday, May 29 to participate in the 7th annual CALS Alumni and Friends golf tournament. The tournament will be held at the Mark Bostick Golf Course at The University of Florida. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday night at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, industry leaders and growers joined colleagues of Center Director Dr Harold Browning, who leaves his post officially April 10 for new adventures in the Yellowstone region. In the first report below, a sendoff commentary as we here at the network have also enjoyed working with Browning as an effective spokesman for citrus research. In the second and third reports below, hear Browning’s comments from a couple previous AgNet broadcasts, aired a few weeks ago as his retirement was first announced. Browning’s role will now be handled by Acting Director of UF/CREC, Dr Jackie Burns (with Browning in photo).
Find the many news items we have done with Browning since we started archiving news on this network website, by CLICKING HERE.
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 19, 2009) — Buyers, exhibitors and media from around the globe flocked to Orlando for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry’s largest trade show, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show. Though many trade shows have seen a decline in attendance, SHOT Show attendance remained strong this year, rising 3 percent when compared to its last visit to Orlando in 2007. According to preliminary figures, this year’s show attracted 25,384 attendees, 22,098 exhibiting personnel and a record 1,425 members of the media for a total attendance of 48,907. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 NEW ITEMS:TWISTED TOOLS, TOTTIE TWISTERS & ‘THE SIDEWINDER’
R.A.R.E. or “Raggitty Ass Redneck Equipment”, specializes in handcrafted cookout utensils, firepit tools and related specialty items, each totally unique. The craftsman is Calvin Turner in Lake Placid, Florida. He and his wife Fran ship ‘RARE’ custom cooking tools and equipment to customers throughout the United States.
Premier offerings in the RARE line feature high-quality BBQ grilling tools with genuine deer antler handles and food-grade stainless steel, along with other unique, related items. (scroll down for more details, photos, prices & to order)
A good time was had by all at this year’s 
Thursday night at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, industry leaders and growers joined colleagues of Center Director Dr Harold Browning, who leaves his post officially April 10 for new adventures in the Yellowstone region. 
In the first report below, a sendoff commentary as we here at the network have also enjoyed working with Browning as an effective spokesman for citrus research. In the second and third reports below, hear Browning’s comments from a couple previous AgNet broadcasts, aired a few weeks ago as his retirement was first announced. Browning’s role will now be handled by Acting Director of UF/CREC, Dr Jackie Burns (with Browning in photo).
each totally unique. The craftsman is Calvin Turner in Lake Placid, Florida. He and his wife Fran ship ‘RARE’ custom cooking tools and equipment to customers throughout the United States.