In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about why a bipartisan group of former U.S. Agriculture Secretaries are promoting Trade Promotion Authority, how the issue of unified payment limits is presenting a problem for cotton producers, how wires have changed farm life and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Everglades Trust Ramps Up Push to Buy U.S. Sugar Land
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Proponents of the state using voter-approved Amendment 1 dollars to purchase U.S. Sugar land south of Lake Okeechobee said Friday they will continue to press lawmakers who haven’t shown interest in completing the deal. “They’ve been resistant to doing the will of the people, so that’s why we’re in this campaign mode, to try …
Pleased with New University of Florida/IFAS Hire
The University of Florida/IFAS has a new associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, a key position for preparing our future agricultural leaders. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, says they are very excited about this new hire. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
USDA Seeks Grant Proposals to Increase Recreational Public Access on Private Agricultural, Forest Lands
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $20 million is being made available to improve wildlife habitat and enhance public access for recreational opportunities on privately held and operated farm, ranch and forest lands. Funding is available to state and tribal governments through the Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Florida State Fair
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2015 Florida State Fair, taking place from February 5–16, 2015. Download Audio To learn more click, Florida State Fair and to buy tickets, click Tickets. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed …
Dean Proposes Putting Conservation Money in One Pot
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 30, 2015………. Money that Florida voters want to use for land and water conservation efforts would go into a single trust fund under a new Senate proposal, but lawmakers are still weeks away from deciding how they will use the money. Sen. Charlie Dean, an Inverness Republican who …
Scott Seeks Money to Restore Everglades
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 27, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott, who environmentalists said was reluctant to support wildlife and conservation efforts for most of his first term, will ask lawmakers to designate money for the next 20 years for Everglades restoration. Scott on Tuesday outlined a $5 billion plan for the Everglades that …
Alabama Receives Funds for Coastal Headwaters Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Alabama, Dr. William Puckett, announced that they have received funding for a regional high-impact longleaf pine conservation project as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Farm Bureau Leader Offers Support for Commissioner Putnam’s Water Policy Statement
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Florida Farm Bureau Federation President John L. Hoblick expressed his appreciation for the general state water policy outlined today by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam before the House Committee on State Affairs in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Commissioner Putnam Presents Recommendations for Water Policy to House State Affairs Committee
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented recommendations on comprehensive water policy for Florida to the House State Affairs Committee today. Excerpts of his testimony are below: “Water is the biggest long-term issue facing Florida, regardless of what part of the state you are from. … Every …