FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 1, 2015………. The Senate added $35 million Wednesday to its plan for buying conservation land, as backers of November’s land and water constitutional amendment continue to push for a higher funding level proposed by the governor. The additional Senate money, amended into the chamber’s $80.4 billion budget …
Wearable Ag Technology – Now and In the Future
Cathy Isom checks out how wearable technology is shaping the future of farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
ACEP Applications are Due May 15
USDA announced this week that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications through May 15. ACEP was designed to help productive farm and ranch lands remain in agriculture and to protect critical wetlands and grasslands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Lawmakers Working on State Lands Bill
As the Florida Legislative Session continues Representative Matt Caldwell, who represents District 79 in the Florida House, says one issue they’ve been working with is the proposed state lands bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Rural Crime
Everett Griner talks about crime, for any reason, is a crime in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Black Farmers Object to Medical Marijuana Law
By Dara Kam The News Service Of Florida The Capital, Tallahassee, March 31, 2015-Black farmers, mostly in the South, fought for more than 30 years to reach a $1.3 billion settlement with the federal government over discriminatory lending and assistance practices. Now, Florida’s low-THC medical marijuana law passed last year has reignited old wounds for the state’s black farmers, who …
What Kind of Grocery Shopper Are You?
How you shop directly impacts the price you pay for your groceries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
Private landowners, tribes, and eligible entities encouraged to apply by May 15 WASHINGTON, March 31, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $332 million in financial and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept ACEP applications to help productive farm and …
Crop Rotation
Everett Griner talks about crop rotation getting some attention in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Georgia Governor Seeks Talks in Water Dispute
From: The News Service of Florida By Margie Menzel THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 30, 2015-Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has tried to kick-start negotiations with Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley to try to reach agreement in the long-running battle over a river system the three states share. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …