FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 21, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott wants the federal government to catch up on payments for the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee, as President Barack Obama heads to South Florida on Wednesday to discuss climate change. Obama is set to appear at Everglades National Park to address the economic …
Celebrate Earth Day in Florida
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites residents and visitors across the state to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. The department is partnering with organizations statewide to host state park cleanups, educational workshops and celebratory festivals. Earth Day is a nationwide event that began on
FL NRCS Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers to make sure they have filed a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. Russell Morgan, state conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says this is highly important. Download Audio
With USDA Assistance, Private Landowners Play Pivotal Role Aiding Gulf Recovery
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 – In the five years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, America’s farmers, ranchers and forest managers have partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to voluntarily help Gulf of Mexico ecosystems recover. Their proven conservation efforts on private lands have helped clean and conserve water, restore habitat and …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 17
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, conservation in California, the pest and disease threat, and pretty plants and flowers seven days a week. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov
$2 Million UF/IFAS Study to Focus on Antibiotic Resistance
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida scientist will try to figure out how antibiotic-resistant microorganisms get into cattle. Another will study how to get tomatoes and strawberries to retain their flavors and last longer. The two vastly different questions will be the focus of separate studies led by UF Institute of Food and Agricultural …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Introduction of Legislation to Support Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “U.S. agriculture applauds the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority legislation today. We look for quick action by Congress to provide the President with the authority to pursue agreements that open markets for America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness. Over 70 organizations representing America’s farmers and ranchers support …
NPPC Welcomes Legislation To Renew TPA
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2015 – Calling it imperative for finalizing free trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create U.S. jobs, the National Pork Producers Council welcomed today’s introduction of bipartisan legislation granting the president trade promotion authority (TPA) and urged its quick approval by Congress.
Chairman Conaway Supports Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Death Tax
By a vote of 240 to 179, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015. From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, authored by …
UF Veterinary College Launches Groundbreaking Scholarship Initiative
In an effort to reverse the troubling trend of steadily increasing veterinary medical student debt, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has launched an ambitious scholarship initiative with the goal of rapidly increasing annual scholarship awards. Download Audio