FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2016………. The state’s new $82.3 billion budget, approved by lawmakers Friday, isn’t all about the big expenses of government, such as education, health care, law enforcement and transportation. Throughout the record spending plan are hundreds of local and agency projects that some lawmakers argued will help …
Students Participating in National Ag Day Activities on the Hill
As many of you are aware Tuesday, March 15 is National Ag Day 2016, and as a part of this year’s event, the Agricultural Council of America is sponsoring 100 student representatives from across the country to participate in National Ag Day activities on Capitol Hill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Initiative Behind NRCS Online Customer Service
What is the intent behind the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Delivery Streamlining Initiative? Rod Bain has a story which answers that question. Download Audio 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Alabama Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications Being Accepted for State of Alabama From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block Sponsored …
Florida Wraps Up 2016 Legislative Session
The 60-day Florida Legislative session came to an end Friday evening, as both the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Oriental Fruit Fly
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the successful results of combating the Oriental Fruit Fly. Download Audio 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Georgia Grown Moment – Studier Apiaries
For this week’s Georgia Grown moment, Jeannine Taylor of Studier Apiaries discusses their operation and how they utilize Georgia Grown to develop their marketing program. Download Audio 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application …
National Ag Day
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 15, 2016. This will mark the 43rd anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2016 is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” Tomorrow is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and …
Farm Family Honor
Everett Griner talks about “Farmer of the Year” having new family meaning in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Lawmakers Pass ‘Legacy Florida’ Water Projects
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 11, 2016………. The House accepted a long-term Senate proposal to sink more than $250 million a year into Everglades restoration, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka, as the Legislature concluded its regular session Friday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …