FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM SAUNDERS THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 9, 2016………. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a legal challenge against controversial new state water-quality standards, arguing they don’t adequately take into account the amount of fish and other wildlife eaten by tribal members. The tribe filed the challenge Monday in the state Division of …
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
A rule intended to monitor imports of seafood has reached the White House for review, clearing the way for finalization of the rule. Drafted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the rule seeks to put new traceability requirements on imported seafood. Politico says the regulation is a key component of the Obama administration’s 2015 action plan to combat illegal …
Florida Producers Invited to UF Agriculture and Gardening Day
Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is encouraged to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida (UF) Gators homecoming football game October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes farmers and ranchers from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 21, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Bartow, Habersham, Hall, Rabun, Stephens and Whitfield counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 13, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Cherokee, Madison and Marshall counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts go out to those Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
As Drought Threatens, Bay’s Fate Could Rest with U.S. Supreme Court
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……….A special master of the U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled a trial for Oct. 31 in Florida’s lawsuit against Georgia over the river system they share — and with the latest in a series of droughts threatening, downstream users say the fate of the Apalachicola Bay could well be …
McMillan Concerned with Catfish Inspections Issue
We told you a few days ago that the U.S. Senate had voted to switch catfish inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) back to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That is a move that concerns many in the industry, and it also concerns Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture, John McMillan. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Fresh from Florida Products
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about Fresh From Florida Seafood and the wide variety of fresh, wholesome products this state has to offer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Congressman on Catfish Inspections Issue
Back in early March of this year, it was announced that efforts to improve food safety inspections of imported catfish ended on a good note with the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially assuming inspection responsibilities. But then two weeks ago, it was announced that the U.S. Senate voted to switch catfish inspections from USDA back to the Food and Drug …
Florida FFA Association Convention is Next Week
The Florida FFA Association State Convention and Expo will be held July 13-17 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year, as nearly 5,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners will gather to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, …