Looking Ahead to FL Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, General, Livestock

With only two weeks to the start of Florida’s Legislative Session, we take a quick look at some of the issues that may concern the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sweet Christmas Facts

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Some may claim that Christmas is the sweetest holiday of them all and in that spirit the following two reports take a quick look at some of the sweetest traditions. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Operation Outdoor Freedom

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a Florida Forest Service program which designates areas of the Florida State Forests for recreational use by veterans and current members of the U.S. military who were injured in the line of duty. More information is available online by clicking Operation Outdoor Freedom. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …

Alabama Included in Gulf Coast Initiative

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

An event took place this past Friday at the Weeks Bay Resource Center near Fairhope, Alabama as information was presented concerning the Gulf of Mexico Initiative which will focus up to $50 million over three years in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas along seven major rivers that drain to the Gulf. Alabama, along with the other …

AL NRCS Stresses Partnership During Gulf Coast Initiative Event

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL producers got their first opportunity to hear details regarding The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative during an event today at the Weeks Bay Resource Center. AL State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett and Chairman of the Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Frank Nalty said the effort is a great example of partnership at its best. …

More Education Necessary to Maintain Conservation Funding

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Conservation programs play a vital role in ag production as well as environmental protection. And Rich Budell, director of the office of water policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture, says one of the challenges in sustaining funding for these programs is educating those not involved in agriculture about their importance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, …

NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative Applies to Growers in 2 FL River Basins

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service new Gulf of Mexico Initiative will focus up to $50 million dollars in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says Florida has many producers that will qualify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …