Public comment period for wetland conservation compliance rule open through February 5 Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind the public that the 60-day comment period for the updated guidance is open through February 5. This opportunity to comment is not impacted …
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
A diverse, ad hoc coalition of more than 45 groups representing many sectors of the U.S. economy joined the National Pork Producers Council in calling for an end to U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel imports so that America can take advantage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Trump administration on June 1, 2018, imposed a 25 …
Commissioner Nikki Fried Continues Building New Administration
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried is announcing another round of hires for the administration, with new additions in her office’s external and legislative affairs departments. Stephanie McClung will serve as External Affairs Director, Shahra Anderson Lambert and Ricardo Alvarez as Regional Directors for Southwest and South Florida respectively, and Matthew Alford and Carlos Nathan as Deputy Legislative Affairs Directors. “We’re building a Department that’s …
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
In this, the second of her series, Cathy Isom tells you where you should plant chamomile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As delicate as chamomile appears, it’s a hardy little plant that does well in pathways. It can pop up between patio stones or alongside raised beds to keep the garden cozy and sweet smelling. Traditionally, farmers have …
Next Steps Eyed in Fight Against Water Woes
Local governments have spent $17.3 million the state provided to combat outbreaks of red tide and toxic blue-green algae, which have caused massive fish kills and fouled waters in coastal areas for more than a year. And as red tide lingers in some Southwest Florida areas, and just $1.7 million of $19 million in state funding remains unspent by the …
Candy Company Predicting Higher Sales
Mars Inc., the company best known for peanut candy like M&M’s and Snickers, looks to double the size of their business over the next 10 years. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Georgia Peanut Farmer Pleased with Farm Bill
While the partial government shutdown is delaying implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) Chairman Armond Morris, told Tyron Spearman he is pleased with the bill and what is does for peanut growers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marty Smith, rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Florida and vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), told Southeast AgNet they have a lot of great activities planned. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
Cathy Isom begins this series with filling us in about how to grow the enchanted chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chamomile is the quiet little nursemaid of the garden, supporting surrounding plants and attracting helpful insects. Roman chamomile seeds should be started inside, about 6-8 weeks before transplanting them outdoors. They like warm, loose soil, so …
Put Florida First and End the Shutdown
As Americans, we have some basic, reasonable expectations. Among them: our food should be safe to eat, our businesses should be able to operate, our workers should be paid for their labor, and our government should function effectively. That shouldn’t be asking too much. Yet as the federal government shutdown extends past the four-week mark, even those basic expectations aren’t …