WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that $18 million will be made available to assist nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners restore lands damaged by natural disasters. The funds are provided through USDA’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Ag Engineering Society to hold Conference at AG CONNECT Expo
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces that the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will again hold its annual Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo. ASABE will also present its annual AE50 “innovation” awards and will spotlight the AE50 winning products at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Local Florida Christmas Trees.
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the advantages and availability of Florida Christmas trees. More information, including the location of Florida Christmas tree farms, is available online by clicking Christmas Tree Farms in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Action on Pigford Settlement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on Pigford settlement agreement funding today approved by the U.S. Senate: “President Obama and I pledged not only to treat all farmers fairly and equally, but to right the wrongs of the past for farmers who faced discrimination. Today, the Senate took a bold step and provided …
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative Available to SE Producers
To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, NRCS regional conservationist, Tom Christensen, says that USDA has more than $12 million available to landowners in nine states through their Longleaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Budget Woes will Make 2012 Farm Bill a Challenge
Concerns regarding how the budget is going to effect the 2010 Farm Bill are already surfacing as there are thirty-seven programs that received mandatory funding during the 2008 farm bill that do not have a budget baseline beyond Fiscal 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Longleaf Pine Initiative Funding Available to Private Landowners
Gainesville, FL.– Longleaf pine forests once covered millions of acres throughout the Southeastern United States. Today, only a few thousand acres of this vital habitat remains. To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White announced the availability of $400,000 to help private landowners in Florida restore and manage longleaf pine. …
Smith A Possibility for FL Statewide Dem Post
SMITH PUSHED AS THURMAN REPLACEMENT By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10, 2010…..Fresh from an unsuccessful turn as Democrat Alex Sink’s running mate, former Sen. Rod Smith said Wednesday he may be willing to assume another against-the-odds task: leadership of the state’s battered Democratic Party. But Smith told the News Service of Florida that …
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …