Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam upon learning HB 7117 will become law. “Tomorrow, Florida takes a modest step forward toward a smart, long-term energy policy when HB 7117 becomes law. “Rooted in common sense, this bill was developed to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
SCOTT ALLOWS HEATED ENERGY BILL TO BECOME LAW
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact: news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 13, 2012………. In a political squeeze because of a bill that includes tax breaks for renewable-energy production, Gov. Rick Scott late Friday allowed the controversial measure to become law without his signature. Scott’s decision could anger tea party members and some conservative groups that placed heavy …
Ag in Review for the Week of April 9, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
August Could be Potential Farm Bill Deadline
Some lawmakers believe that the 2012 Farm Bill will need to be passed before the summer recess in order to get done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
La Niña has Passed
According to USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg, the weather pattern that has plagued southeastern farmers for the last few years has passed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Focusing on Beef Tenderness
The latest National Beef Tenderness Survey revealed that most steaks that were evaluated were considered tender or very tender. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Alabama Beef Producer Pleased with Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Orland Britnell from Russellville, Alabama knows how important the issues management side of the beef checkoff is to producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Accepting Technology
Younger farmers hunger for technology. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Georgia Beef Checkoff Supports Ambassador Program
At the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention this past weekend, beef checkoff dollars helped sponsor the beef ambassador competition, an event that new Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association President Nanette Bryan said is an important program for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work
Beef checkoff dollars spent in Florida are approved by those who serve on the Florida Beef Council, and one of those is Larry Williams from Lake City who wants cattle producers in the state to know they fund various programs with those dollars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …