Judge Upholds Florida DEP Water Quality Rules vs EPA “Criteria”

Gary Cooper General

By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2012……….State environmental regulators acted properly late last year when they enacted water quality standards less rigid than specific federal numeric requirements, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday in a closely watched case. Rejecting arguments from a coalition of environmental groups, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NPB Participates in School Lunch Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board recently took part in a conference to help promote the use of peanuts in school lunch menus, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

June is National Home Ownership Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

June is National Home Ownership Month as residents in rural areas are being reminded of opportunities to purchase or refinance homes as Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Tall Timber

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains how the housing market has impacted tree farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

Alabama & Florida NRCS Reminder of Nearing Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama and Florida wants to remind landowners that signup for the National Water Quality Initiative ends on June 15th. AL Report: Download Audio FL Report: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

FGLC to Meet During FCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Chairperson Buzz Eaves wants to remind cattle producers and land owners that they will hold a meeting at the Marco Island Marriott Resort on June 19th during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Download Audio For more about the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition: http://www.ces.fau.edu/fglc/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …

U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …

Senate Moving Forward with Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Just two days after the 2012 Farm Bill was brought to the Senate floor, a vote this morning of 90 to 8 moves the bill forward. Download Audio And here is a White House statement concerning today’s Senate vote: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

NCGA Cheers Strong Majority Vote to Advance Farm Bill in Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON (June 7, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate Floor: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

A Look Into the Consumer Mindset: FL NAMA Hosts ‘Lunch N Learn”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (Florida NAMA) invites ag industry leaders and communications professionals to the July 11 luncheon program near Palm Beach featuring a report on what Florida consumers really think about agriculture, its people and its products. For registration details and contact information, please simply click to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …