FL Energy Bill Now Law: Ag Commish Putnam Comments

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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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

SCOTT ALLOWS HEATED ENERGY BILL TO BECOME LAW

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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 …

Bee Farming

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Bee Farming…a BIG story. Everett Griner tells us why. 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, …

Ag in Review for the Week of April 9, 2012

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

August Could be Potential Farm Bill Deadline

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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 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 …

Varying Thoughts On A New Farm Bill

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There are varying thoughts on how a new farm bill may or may not get put together yet this year as Tyron Spearman has the latest out of our nation’s capitol on this subject. 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, …

Report Shows SNAP Reducing Poverty

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A new report outlines how USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is assisting in reducing the prevalence, depth and severity of poverty in the U.S. 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 …

FL NRCS Celebrating Earth Team Volunteers in Action

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Gainesville, FL., April 12, 2012 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 15-21 by honoring Earth Team volunteers in Florida and expressing appreciation for their dedicated service and commitment to conservation. The Earth Team is NRCS’ volunteer workforce. Nationally, in fiscal year 2011, 22,000 Earth Team volunteers donated 435,653 hours of service totaling $9.3 …

No Till Farming

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No-till has proven itself to farmers. Everett Griner explains. 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, …

NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative Presents a Unique Opportunity

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are working together on a partnership opportunity for landowners to voluntarily restore and protect habitat for the gopher tortoise. Dan Everson, deputy field supervisor of ecological services with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, says the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is a unique opportunity for the services. Download Audio …