Florida House Wants to Tap Amendment 1 for Everglades

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 1, 2015………. As much as a quarter of the money voters approved to spend annually on statewide water and land preservation would flow into Everglades restoration and other South Florida water projects, under a House plan released Tuesday. Rep. Gayle Harrell, a Stuart Republican who will sponsor …

Southeast AgNet This Week: More Support for Conservation Easements; Proposed Cottonseed Program

Josh McGill Ag "Outdoors", Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Seeds, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on  funds that are available for landowners wishing to protect various land types, as well as an interview about a proposed cottonseed program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.

Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 20, 2015

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In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about new funds that are now available for landowners wishing to protect various land types through conservation easements, tax extenders, peanuts and trade, which type of turkey to buy for your Thanksgiving feast, bacon and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia

USDA Announces More Support for Conservation Easements

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands. NRCS Assistant Chief Leonard Jordan says funds are now available for landowners wishing to protect various land types through conservation easements Download Audio

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Senate Committee

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From: Commissioner Adam Putnam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations’ passage of a key water policy bill today that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “Florida has made great strides in restoring the health and managing the supply of our water resources. However, …

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by House Subcommittee

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida House of Representative’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee’s passage of a key water policy bill today that will help