Commissioner Putnam Seeking Nominations for Woman of the Year in Agriculture

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is now accepting nominations for the 2016 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 1, 2016. Since 1985, the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions …

Senate Strikes Down Anti-WOTUS Amendment

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The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure that would block the Clean Water Act rule, otherwise known as the Waters of the U.S. rule. Senators voted 56-42, failing to reach the required 60 votes to attach the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Weather Affecting Argentina Peanut Crop

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Reports from Argentina indicate that peanut harvest there is being delayed due to continuous rain. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast Producers Asked to Provide Insight on 2016 Agriculture

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USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend the first two weeks of June surveying thousands of farmers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to get a clear indication of the production and supply of major commodities for 2016. And Jim Ewing, director of the Southeast Region for NASS, says information provided by respondents is confidential by law. Download …

Farmers Making Adjustments Due to Financial Pressures

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During the recent House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers, USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson explained to lawmakers how many farmers are having to adjust this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Peanut Price Update

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Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026

Florida Landowners Can Apply for Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program

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Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Now Accepting Applications From Private Landowners From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. Applications for the program will be accepted through July 29, 2016. “Cogongrass is one …

New Peanut Contracts Being Offered

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Sheller’s have returned to farmers offering contracts on peanuts stored in the government loan, but yet to be marketed for the farmer. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

WOTUS Still on the Minds of Many

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The “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule from the Environmental Protection Agency may be on hold for now in the courts, but agriculture lawmakers and leaders are not forgetting about their battle with the EPA over the pending regulation. Representative David Scott of Georgia, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, told this to farm leaders during a hearing on …

Cotton Council Disputes Anti-Dumping Investigation

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The National Cotton Council vows to fight the findings of an anti-dumping investigation by the Turkish government that claims U.S. cotton was dumped into Turkey, injuring the domestic fiber market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …