(SfL) — Solutions from the Land (SfL) extends its sincere congratulations to Jim Strickland, managing partner of Myakka, Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch, which has been honored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) as the winner of the group’s 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). Presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, TX, the …
Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch Recognized for Outstanding Stewardship Practices
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Blackbeard’s Ranch in Myakka, Fla., as the winner of the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award was presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1991, by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to recognize outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry, …
North Florida Rivers Get Boost in Senate Bill
(NSF) — Some additional money would be shifted to help three North Florida rivers under a Senate proposal designed to carry out Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to spend $625 million annually on Everglades and other water projects over the next three years. Bill sponsor Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who chairs the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, revised his proposal …
Florida Land Council Tracking Water Issues in Legislature
Week 4 of the Florida Legislative session is underway, as last week both the House and Senate released their proposed budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year that starts July 1. The environment and water issues are areas that continue to be topics in all areas of the state and an issue of importance to the Florida Ag Coalition. The Florida …
EPA Reaffirms Safety of Glyphosate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision updating current glyphosate regulations. After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, EPA concluded there are no concerns for human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that the product is …
Florida House Eyes Environmental Money
From the News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis would get more than the $625 million he requested for environmental projects, Florida Forever would see a funding cut and Visit Florida would be shuttered, under parts of a House budget proposal released Tuesday. The House and the Senate began releasing budget proposals Tuesday as they prepare to negotiate a final …
How to Grow Your Own Popcorn Plant
Today, Cathy Isom provides information of how you can grow your own popcorn plant. Homegrown popcorn is delicious with unique flavors that will lead to this being a permanent addition to your garden. You might not realize that there are many different types of corn. You can grow sweet corn, pod corn, flour corn, and popcorn. And there are many …
DeSantis Environmental Plans Get Legislative Support
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is making progress on his environmental wish list, as House members have joined senators in efforts that include setting up a statewide office focused on sea-level rise and creating more electric-vehicle charging stations. Also, Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, and Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, filed bills (HB 1091 and SB 1450) this week that back …
Deadline Nearing for Public Comments on CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been seeking public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program. CSP, the nation’s largest conservation program in terms of participating land, is designed to help farmers have more robust conservation activities. But they want to remind landowners the deadline to make those comments in January 13th. Here’s NRCS Associate Chief, Kevin Norton. And Norton …
DeSantis Likely to Get Environmental Money in Session
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised for a victory as he seeks environmental money to combat water-quality problems that plague the state. DeSantis’ $625 million request for the upcoming legislative session includes money for Everglades restoration, fighting toxic algae outbreaks and boosting the Florida Forever land-preservation program, all issues popular among lawmakers and environmentalists. The proposal is the second …