WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dec. 13, 2011—Conservation Districts in the Gulf Coast region are partnering with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on a new initiative to improve the health of the coast. The initiative is part of the Obama Administration’s efforts through its Gulf Coast Ecosystem Task Force – which today released its final strategy for long-term ecosystem restoration for the Gulf …
Donors give record $16 million to National FFA Foundation in 2011
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – Two months ago, the National FFA Organization announced a new record membership of 540,379 students thanks to more than 17,000 students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands signing up during the 2010-11 school year. Today, the organization’s fundraising arm, the National FFA Foundation, announces it raised a record $16 …
Pecan Update
The heat and drought has taken a heavy toll on pecans. Everett Griner tells us just how bad it really is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Sen. Nelson Talks with Growers about Tariff-for-Research Bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson updated Florida citrus growers last week on his efforts to get citrus research funded in part by some of the federal tariff on imported orange juice. Florida Citrus Mutual director of communications Andrew Meadows reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …
FL NRCS Discusses Partnerships During Farm Tour Event
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper attended a rain soaked farm tour event hosted by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service where Undersecretary Harris Sherman spoke on the efforts of the Gulf of Mexico Initiative and other partnership efforts to protect and improve water quality in the Gulf. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …
Fruit & Veggie Trade Advisory Committee Discussing South American Trade
The Obama Administration’s trade advisory committee for fruits and vegetables met last week to discuss opening foreign markets to fresh American farm products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Beef Promoted for the Holidays
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes has information about a promotion that’s underway across the state to entice consumers to buy beef for the holidays. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Labor Officials Will Be on the Lookout this Citrus Season
The U.S. Department of Labor will be keeping a close eye on wages paid to citrus farmworkers this season. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Council and Board Set for 2012
The American Peanut Council announced new officers while meeting last week in Washington D.C. as Tyron Spearman fills us in as to who is new along with a few changes also to those who serve on the National Board Peanut Board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Putnam Praises Vote on State Water Standards
FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has praised the unanimous vote to approve a new slate of statewide water pollution standards that would replace the EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024