FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 3, 2015………. Despite continued lobbying and statewide rallies, lawmakers with control over a water-and-land funding package don’t appear to be open to pleas to increase spending on environmental lands. But as budget talks likely begin this weekend,
Farmer Veterans on Capitol Hill Display Agricultural Products, Raise Awareness
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) presented, in conjunction with Farm Credit and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN), an event to honor farmer veterans and celebrate the success of the Homegrown by Heroes program. “Veterans’ contributions to our country go well beyond their actions on the field of battle,” said Chairman …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Reviewing WOTUS Rule; EPA on Clean Water Act
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a review of the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and comments on this rule from the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
NRCS Hosting Webinar to Assist Applicants for Conservation Funding
For those interested in learning more about the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a webinar this Thursday, June 4th starting at 2:00pm eastern. Download Audio
Commissioner Putnam Thanks Governor Scott for Taking the Reins for Huge Win for Florida’s Horse Industry
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement after Governor Scott today signed House Bill 239. “Florida is world-renowned for its robust equine industry and has earned the honor of being home to the ‘Horse Capital of the World.’ The legislation that Governor Scott signed today raises industry …
USDA Video: Saving Farmers A Road Trip
USDA has a new online service that will save farmers time and driving. Conservation Client Gateway is a USDA public website that allows individual landowners and land users the secure ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Client Gateway provides users the alternative to work with NRCS via the Internet …
Disaster Protection with Loans to Benefit Specialty Crop and Diversified Producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida wants producers who apply for FSA farm loans to know they also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio
FACT SHEET: Over 150 Animal and Health Stakeholders Join White House Effort to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: As part of the continued effort to combat antibiotic resistance, today the Obama Administration is convening a “White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship” to bring together key human and animal health constituencies involved in antibiotic stewardship—the development, promotion, and implementation of activities to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics. As part of the event, more than …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 29
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, celebrating rural electrification, saving farmers a road trip, and Asian Pacific American Island Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.rd.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov
USDA Announces Restart of Biomass Crop Assistance Program for Renewable Energy
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 1, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides …