Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced it has expanded the “Fresh From Florida”: On the Menu” program to six Tallahassee restaurants for a special spring promotion.
New Approach to Feeding the World
Could Africa provide its own food? This is a question Everett Griner explores today. Download Audio
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Download Audio
Former Florida Governor Askew Dies at 85
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 13, 2014…….. Former Gov. Reubin Askew, a major figure in modern Florida political history, died early Thursday at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Askew was 85. The former governor was admitted to the hospital Saturday with aspiration pneumonia, and his condition worsened when he suffered a stroke, family spokesman Ron Sachs said. …
Water Wars
Who should control water rights? That is a question a lot of people are asking. Today, Everett Griner looks at some solutions. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 7, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia
Ag Related Bills Making Good Progress in Alabama’s Legislative Session
Week eight of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session saw more progress as Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen gives us the details regarding a few ag related bills. Download Audio
Florida to Join Multi-State Lawsuit over Gulf Disaster
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 6, 2014 ……. Florida expects to be added to a multi-state federal lawsuit against BP over “widespread” damages from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, after spending nearly three years unsuccessfully trying to resolve the matter on its own. On Wednesday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and …
Repair or Rebuild
The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio
AgNet This Week: Tri-State Water War; Kudzu Bugs; Cattle Numbers
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the ongoing tri-state water war, kudzu bug management and southeastern cattle numbers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.