The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …
Commissioner Putnam Reminds Citizens to Report Suspicious Wildfire Activity During National Arson Awareness Week
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today reminded citizens to help prevent wildland arson by reporting all suspicious wildfire activity in Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service is bringing attention to the threat of wildland arson this week during National Arson …
Service Provides $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies Benefiting Outdoor Recreationists, Conservation, Regional Economies
From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it will distribute $1.1 billion in revenues generated by the hunting and angling industry to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies throughout the nation. The funds support critical fish and wildlife conservation and Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …
Stagnant Water Policy Bill Gets Senate Approval
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 29, 2015………. The Florida Senate approved its version of a water-policy bill Wednesday with the hope some of the issues will be considered when lawmakers get back together for a special session. The overall bill is a casualty of a budget impasse that has short-circuited the legislative …
USDA Announces Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …
Earth Day Celebrating 45 Years
Today, April 22, is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s a nationwide event that started on April 22nd, 1970. More about the annual event can be found at earthday.org/2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Southwest Florida is One of Four Areas Selected to Showcase Climate Resilience Approach
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today recognized four collaborative landscape partnerships across the country where Federal agencies will focus efforts with partners to conserve and restore important lands and waters and make them more resilient to a changing climate. …
Obama Trip to Everglades Draws Scott Funding Rebuke
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 21, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott wants the federal government to catch up on payments for the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee, as President Barack Obama heads to South Florida on Wednesday to discuss climate change. Obama is set to appear at Everglades National Park to address the economic …
Celebrate Earth Day in Florida
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites residents and visitors across the state to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. The department is partnering with organizations statewide to host state park cleanups, educational workshops and celebratory festivals. Earth Day is a nationwide event that began on Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Alabama Landowners Play Pivotal Role Aiding Gulf Recovery with USDA Assistance
In the five years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, farmers, ranchers and forest managers in Alabama and other Gulf Coast states have partnered with USDA to voluntarily help Gulf of Mexico ecosystems recover. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024