From: The News Service of Florida Pointing to smoke that comes from burning sugarcane, the Sierra Club on Thursday asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to object to a state air-emissions permit for United States Sugar Corp. The state Department of Environmental Protection in September renewed the permit for U.S. Sugar’s Clewiston facilities. But the Sierra Club, represented by the …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Senate Committee
From: Commissioner Adam Putnam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations’ passage of a key water policy bill today that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “Florida has made great strides in restoring the health and managing the supply of our water resources. However, …
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
Thanksgiving Dinner Up a Tad, to Just Over $50 From: The American Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2015 — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $50.11, a 70-cent increase from last year’s average …
USDA Works to Restore Grasslands, Wetlands, and Working Lands
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help States, Private Partners Protect and Restore Grasslands, Wetlands, and Working Lands WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2015–Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The funding is provided through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created by the …
El Niño, Maybe
By now most of us know the difference in La Niña and El Niño. Everett Griner talks about California possibly benefiting from El Niño in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Read more about El Niño. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Car Insurance-Part 1
If you don’t believe you’re getting the best rates on wheels, you may need to do a little homework. Cathy Isom gives us some tips on making sure we’re not paying too much for car insurance. The best thing you can look at are the liability limits. You’re looking at how much is covered per person in an injury. How …
Bacon-Breakfast Choice
A bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee may constitute breakfast for some, but the most preferred breakfast food on the table is…bacon. Everett Griner talks about bacon in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Read more about bacon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
Giving holiday gifts to the elderly that keep on giving. Cathy Isom tells us when it comes to gifts to the elderly this holiday season one thing that you could do is just provide them a small dish of candy or a small dish of fruit. If you see them having difficulty moving opt to buy a rollator. Something that …
Varroa Mites and CCD
The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the Varroa mite in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more about Honey Bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Senior Gifts-Part 1
If you know someone such as a friend or relative who lives in a small space, such as an apartment or care facility like an assisted living complex or nursing home, then it may be hard to decide exactly what to give them as a gift this holiday season. Cathy Isom gives us some great gift ideas on how to …