The Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meetings wrapped up today in Tallahassee as a large group of both Cattlemen and Women were on hand for this year’s event. One stop during the legislative visits was the office of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Steve Crisafull. I has a chance to talk with him Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Commissioner Putnam Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Water Policy Legislation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s signing of water policy legislation: “In a state as diverse as Florida, water is our common identity. I thank Governor Scott for signing this water policy legislation that will protect the quality and quantity of …
Producers Encouraged to Try Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners, who have yet to try their new secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. NRCS Southeast Regional Conservationist, James Tillman, has more information on how this new tool works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …
Florida Free Tree Program
How homeowners in Florida can reserve a tree – for free In honor of Florida’s Arbor Day, this past week, Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam announced that the Florida Forest Service is providing ten-thousand free trees to homeowners through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees Program. Cathy Isom has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
NRCS Alabama Announces $100,000 Available to Continue Addressing Feral Swine Management
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, January 15, 2016 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Ben Malone announced that producers interested in Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program should apply by February 19, 2016. NRCS Alabama will be offering financial assistance to eligible landowners through 2016’s funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). …
Florida Ag industry Invited to Panel Discussion
USDA invites agricultural producers, natural resource managers and anyone in the ag industry to attend a panel discussion titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers”. It will take place at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Water Policy Ready for Scott’s Signature
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 14, 2016………. A statewide water-policy bill that is a top priority of House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was overwhelmingly approved Thursday by the Florida House. Gov. Rick Scott’s office said he will sign the measure — along with a separate proposals aimed at …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of House Water Policy Bill
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today regarding the Florida House of Representative’s passage of a key water policy bill, one day after the Florida Senate’s unanimous passage, that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “After years of hard work, the …
Florida Senate Approves Water Policy Changes
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 13, 2016………. A statewide water-policy bill, a priority of House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, was approved Wednesday by the Senate without changes sought by environmental groups. The business-backed measure (SB 552), which has been in the works for more than two years and was rushed through the Sponsored …