From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL APALACHICOLA, August 13, 2015……….Apalachicola Bay is taking a long time to recover from a 2012 collapse that also severely damaged the local economy. Roughly 100 seafood workers have left the Franklin County area to find work. And financial stress is tempting the remaining workers to harvest oysters smaller than the legal …
Secretary of Agriculture Meets with Alabama Catfish Farmers
From the Alabama Farmers Federation: The nation’s top agriculture official was in west Alabama Wednesday awarding grants to rural communities and talking to farmers about issues ranging from overbearing environmental regulations to foreign trade. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, flanked by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, announced $4.9 million in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Central Florida Being Drenched Again
Parts of central Florida were under flood advisories Thursday, with more rain possible today and Saturday. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey comments on the state’s very active wet season and how same pattern is not being found in other areas of the South. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Kudzu
Everett Griner talks about kudzu growth in decline in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Peanut Allergy Research
Cathy Isom tells us about the scientific breakthrough on peanuts and why it could mean the popular snack could be consumed by even those who were once allergic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Commissioner John McMillan Applauds Congressman Byrne for his support and passage of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL- John McMillan, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, released the following statement in response to the passage of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 774). “During the 2015 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, the State of Alabama recognized the need for …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Regarding Everglades Water Improvement
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–The South Florida Water Management District today announced that during the Water Year 2015 monitoring period, implementation of Best Management Practices on agricultural land resulted in a 79-percent phosphorous reduction in the Everglades Agricultural Area, which far exceeds the 25-percent reduction requirement. This achievement marks a 20-year milestone. “Farmers and …
Citrus Expo 2015 Update
We spoke with AgNet Media’s founder and president, Gary Cooper, about Citrus Expo 2015. The show has been owned by AgNet Media, Inc. for ten years now and Cooper said this year will be the best yet. Citrus Expo is open to all growers, grove managers, industry professionals and researchers at no cost. Simply go to CitrusExpo.net and pre-register today. …
13 States File WOTUS Injunction
A coalition of 13 states have asked a federal judge to block the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule slated to take effect later this month. Led by North Dakota, the attorney generals for eight of the 13 states filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court for District of North Dakota, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
National Award Recognizes Florida Land Steward Partnership
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 – The USDA Joint Forestry Team’s Two-Chief Award was recently presented to the Florida Land Stewardship Partnership for its outreach and land management planning efforts for private landowners. The award recognizes successful forestry conservation efforts made possible through Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …