Judge Upholds Florida DEP Water Quality Rules vs EPA “Criteria”

By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2012……….State environmental regulators acted properly late last year when they enacted water quality standards less rigid than specific federal numeric requirements, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday in a closely watched case. Rejecting arguments from a coalition of environmental groups, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

June is National Home Ownership Month

June is National Home Ownership Month as residents in rural areas are being reminded of opportunities to purchase or refinance homes as Susan Carter has the details. 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 …

Tall Timber

Everett Griner explains how the housing market has impacted tree 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

Alabama & Florida NRCS Reminder of Nearing Deadline

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama and Florida wants to remind landowners that signup for the National Water Quality Initiative ends on June 15th. AL Report: Download Audio FL Report: 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, …

U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill

Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Senate Moving Forward with Farm Bill

Just two days after the 2012 Farm Bill was brought to the Senate floor, a vote this morning of 90 to 8 moves the bill forward. Download Audio And here is a White House statement concerning today’s Senate vote: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

NCGA Cheers Strong Majority Vote to Advance Farm Bill in Senate

WASHINGTON (June 7, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate Floor: 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 …

A Look Into the Consumer Mindset: FL NAMA Hosts ‘Lunch N Learn”

The Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (Florida NAMA) invites ag industry leaders and communications professionals to the July 11 luncheon program near Palm Beach featuring a report on what Florida consumers really think about agriculture, its people and its products. For registration details and contact information, please simply click to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

Watermelon is Good Anytime of The Year

While we think about summer as the time for watermelon, actually it’s good anytime of the year. 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

Canola Questions

Canola is mostly a mystery crop. Everett Griner tells us why. 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