Aging Farmer Population Poses Big Problems for Future

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

One concern for many in agriculture is how the average age of farmers continues to rise. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says a problem for agriculture is easing the way for new farmers to take over as thousands of farmers near the end of their working life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are urged to submit applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program by February 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

RCPP Funding Longleaf Restoration Initiative in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

One of the three projects that will be funded in Alabama through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program involves creating a sustainable working forest comprised of native longleaf pine. Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says this is a project that will provide environmental and economic benefits. Download Audio More information is available on the Alabama …

RCPP Funds Allow Florida to Work with Other States

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

Roney Gutierrez, assistant State Conservationist for easements with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, provides more information about projects which received funding through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Florida RCCP Project Will Protect Threatened Species

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

Roney Gutierrez, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says many landowners will benefit from a state project being funded through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Receives Funds for Coastal Headwaters Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Alabama, Dr. William Puckett, announced that they have received funding for a regional high-impact longleaf pine conservation project as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam: ‘Think Big, Act Boldly’ on Water, Land

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 22, 2015………. Florida lawmakers, who received a directive from voters in November to increase spending to protect water sources and sensitive lands, were told to “think big and act boldly” by the state agriculture commissioner on Thursday. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told members of the House State Affairs …

Comment Deadline on EQIP is February 10

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

For those interested in making comments on how to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, here’s a reminder you have until February 10 to do so. Download Audio To make a comment go to www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Leader Offers Support for Commissioner Putnam’s Water Policy Statement

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Florida Farm Bureau Federation President John L. Hoblick expressed his appreciation for the general state water policy outlined today by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam before the House Committee on State Affairs in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Commissioner Putnam Presents Recommendations for Water Policy to House State Affairs Committee

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented recommendations on comprehensive water policy for Florida to the House State Affairs Committee today. Excerpts of his testimony are below: “Water is the biggest long-term issue facing Florida, regardless of what part of the state you are from. … Every …