On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam discusses his move to expedite Florida’s concealed weapon license applications for active military members and veterans. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Scott Gets Dike Money in Economic Development Bill
Jim Turner News Service of Florida Visit Florida will get a boost in marketing dollars from the amount lawmakers approved last month. Gov. Rick Scott will get $85 million to distribute — through a new fund — to help regional infrastructure projects aimed at economic-development. And as part of a bill approved Friday at the end of the three-day special …
Florida Receives Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced they will award more than $22.6 million through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. Florida will receive funding for three projects totaling almost $2 million. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cabinet Considers 6,000-Acre Land Deal in Polk, Hardee
The News Service of Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday are expected to consider a proposed deal that could help preserve more than 6,000 acres of agricultural land in Polk and Hardee counties. Under the proposal, the state would pay $9.79 million for a conservation easement that would cover 6,071 acres owned by Crews Groves, Inc. …
USDA Announces More than $22 Million in Conservation Innovation
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the agency will award more than $22.6 million to drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. The agency is investing in 33 projects nationwide through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which helps develop the tools, technologies, and strategies to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands and …
Three Counties in Florida Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
In response to a request from Debby Folsom, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Acting State Executive Director in Florida, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Citrus, Hillsborough, Polk, and Sumter counties in Florida …
Drought Relief Underway In Parts of the Southeast
As the Northern Plains grows drier, the concerns about conditions for crops, pastures, and topsoil moisture in that region also increase. But according to a story from Rod Bain, the long dry stretch for parts of Florida and Georgia is coming to an end thanks to recent precipitation, including significant rains this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Cover Crop Tour Helps Florida Ag Producers Build Soil Health
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida hopes you will mark July 14 on your calendar, as that is the date for the Cover Crop Tour at the NRCS Brooksville Plant Material Center in Brooksville, Florida. Farmers, ranchers, and researchers are invited to take part in a free tour, which will showcase the performance of 17 summer cover crop species in …
Florida NRCS Sign-up Deadline is Next Week
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind ranchers in southwest Florida that you may be able to get financial assistance for managing your property for wildlife, including the Florida panther. But the signup deadline to apply is June 16. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Cattlemen Extend Online Registration for Convention
Due to many people using the online registration for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show, it has been decided to extend the online registration deadline until Thursday, June 8th, at 12 noon. The 2017 event is coming up June 19-22 at the Orlando Buena Vista Palace. And FCA’s Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, says the …