FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Local Florida Christmas Trees.

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the advantages and availability of Florida Christmas trees. More information, including the location of Florida Christmas tree farms, is available online by clicking Christmas Tree Farms in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

As the Weather Cools Down, Florida’s Oyster Season Heats Up

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, General, Specialty Crops

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services put out this news release this morning concerning the state’s oyster season: November 15, 2010: Now is the perfect time to enjoy Florida’s famous oysters. Florida oysters are available year round, but harvest really gears up in fall as water temperatures begin to drop. The cool months are when oysters taste the …

FL NRCS Involved in Successful Migratory Bird Initiative

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Gainesville, FL.—A coordinated effort between the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and landowners across eight states, including Florida, to protect and feed birds migrating toward the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill zone in the Gulf of Mexico has more than tripled expectations, enrolling more than 470,000 acres. Wildlife experts estimate more than 50 million …

Celebrating Our Dirt Warriors

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On this Veterans Day, we take time to celebrate our “Dirt Warriors”, U.S. farmers deployed to Afghanistan in special National Guard units in an effort to help the people of Afghanistan become more effective and efficient food producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bioenergy Supplying More Energy

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According to The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration renewable energy consumption in the first half of 2010 was up 4.7 percent relative to the first half of 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Recovery Act Scorecard

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USDA has issued the Administration’s Recovery Act scorecard for rural America. And Rural Development Chief, Dallas Tonsager, says he believes the efforts have been successful. The following two reports have the details. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fall Agritainment

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Farms have now become more than just a source for our favorite fall produce, but now also a destination for consumers looking for unconventional fall activities all the while providing farmers another avenue to long-term financial viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Improving Camper Safety

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The U.S. forest service has released a visitor safety report committing to increase their accountability, oversight, and monitoring of public safety issues nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024