From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Bradenton, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the launch of an innovative mapping technology to more precisely assess communities in need across Florida. “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy” uses Geographic Information Systems, or GIS technology, to view data from the statewide view down to the street …
USDA Announces First Quarter Sugar Feedstock Flexibility Program Expectations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced it does not expect to purchase sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program in fiscal year 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FFVA Convention to Focus on the Future of Florida Agriculture
From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association: MAITLAND, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s annual convention will focus squarely on the future of Florida agriculture with a look at opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. FFVA 2014, set for Sept. 17-19 in Naples, will bring together hundreds of Florida growers, allied industry representatives and agricultural …
The Lambrechts are Alabama NRCS 2015 Small Farmers of the Year
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: The Lambrechts of Oakview Farms in Elmore County were named the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 2015 Small Farmers of the Year. To learn more about this CLICK HERE. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida State Land Sale Garners More Than $15 Million for Conservation Purchases
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands closed on the sale of A.G. Holley. The approximately 79.91-acre parcel of improved state-owned non-conservation land was the site of a former state hospital, which closed in 2012. Governor Scott and the Board of Trustees voted to approve the sale …
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30, 2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date. Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since …
Florida Citrus Growers, Beekeepers a Model for the Nation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – One year after Florida citrus growers and beekeepers joined in an innovative, voluntary partnership, the program has become a model for other states researching how to garner cooperation between beekeepers and agricultural producers. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam gathered a group of citrus growers and beekeepers together …
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Washington, D.C. – Aug. 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. “Resuming trade before the start of the 2014 citrus shipping season is the result of a lot of …
Florida Forest Service Sets Prescribed Fire Record
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Forest Service oversees one of the most active prescribed fire programs in the country in order to reduce the risk of wildfires and keep Florida’s natural habitats healthy and growing. During the past year, the Florida Forest Service reports that more than 2.5 million acres across …
State Forester Jim Karels Recognized by Florida Cabinet
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – State Forester Jim Karels was recognized by the Florida Cabinet today, in appreciation for his leadership during the investigation into the deaths of 19 firefighters in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in 2013. “Jim demonstrated true leadership in lending his expertise and experience to the investigation of …