FL Energy Bill Now Law: Ag Commish Putnam Comments

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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam upon learning HB 7117 will become law. “Tomorrow, Florida takes a modest step forward toward a smart, long-term energy policy when HB 7117 becomes law. “Rooted in common sense, this bill was developed to Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

SCOTT ALLOWS HEATED ENERGY BILL TO BECOME LAW

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By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact: news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 13, 2012………. In a political squeeze because of a bill that includes tax breaks for renewable-energy production, Gov. Rick Scott late Friday allowed the controversial measure to become law without his signature. Scott’s decision could anger tea party members and some conservative groups that placed heavy …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Longleaf Pine Program

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is with State Forester Jim Karles, Florida Forest Service Director at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talking about an incentive program designed to increase the acreage of healthy Longleaf pine forests by helping non-industrial private forest landowners establish and maintain these valuable ecosystems. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

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Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 13th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

August Could be Potential Farm Bill Deadline

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Some lawmakers believe that the 2012 Farm Bill will need to be passed before the summer recess in order to get done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Varying Thoughts On A New Farm Bill

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There are varying thoughts on how a new farm bill may or may not get put together yet this year as Tyron Spearman has the latest out of our nation’s capitol on this subject. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Report Shows SNAP Reducing Poverty

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A new report outlines how USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is assisting in reducing the prevalence, depth and severity of poverty in the U.S. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024