From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Two of Florida’s biggest rivals, the Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators, are competing on and off the field to highlight Florida’s farmers, ranchers and fishermen. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the official sponsor of …
Report Warns of Water Woes Unless Changes are Made in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 15, 2016………. An additional 15 million Florida residents by 2070 could increase the demand for water by more than 50 percent, with a third of the state being paved over and a noticeable decline in agricultural land, according to a new report. However, with modest water-conservation efforts …
Historic Babcock Ranch Preserve in Operation and Open to Public
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Babcock Ranch Preserve in Charlotte County begins a new chapter in its rich history as it becomes the largest state-owned working cattle ranch to be managed by a private cattle company while expanding public recreational opportunities, including: hiking, biking, horseback riding and ranch tours. When Babcock Ranch was purchased …
USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov.14, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by Hurricane Matthew that occurred from Oct. 6, 2016, through Oct. 8, 2016. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Florida …
USDA Designates 4 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Autauga, Greene, Hale and Montgomery counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …
NRCS Announces CSP Sign-up Is Underway
USDA has announced that agricultural producers can sign up for funding now until Feb. 3 through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). NRCS associate chief for conservation, Leonard Jordan, says funds are now available for landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Drought Impacting Georgia Cattle Producers
Georgia farmers are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent memory, and some are warning there could be a potential repeat next year. In a story by Clint Thompson with the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the drought has already made life difficult for cattle producers, especially in the Northern part of the state. UGA …
USDA Announces Applications Available for Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced they will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) beginning November 14, 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Wheat Growers Urge Congressional Leadership to Allow a Vote on TPP
From the National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates: WASHINGTON D.C. — Nine months ago, following the signing of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) called on Congress to rapidly consider and ratify the agreement. After a long and disappointing wait, a real window of opportunity for …
NCBA Statement Regarding the 2016 National Election
Statement by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner following the 2016 national election: “Although it is still too early to determine what exactly this election will mean for our priorities, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association remains committed to expanding access to foreign markets, fighting burdensome federal regulations and ensuring the continued health of our herd and industry. I am …