TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
Florida Governor Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration
Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, May 5, Governor Rick Scott requested federal assistance for Florida communities to assist in recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding event. Governor Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “After a disaster, our goal is to work as quickly as possible to help communities recover …
Peanut Industry Donates Peanuts and Peanut Butter to Tornado Victims
A release from the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 2, 2014) Peanut Proud and the Georgia Peanut Commission loaded 20 pallets (28,800 jars) of peanut butter today to send to families affected by the recent tornado disasters in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Donations were made by Kroger, American Blanching, as well as Peanut Proud. An additional truckload is scheduled …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
Panhandle-Area Extension Agents Work to Help Growers Affected by Torrential Rains
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida IFAS Extension officials in the state’s Panhandle were working quickly Friday to help agricultural producers harmed by torrential rains earlier in the week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although citrus greening enters trees through their leaves, University of Florida researchers have discovered that the deadly disease attacks roots long before the leaves show signs of damage – a finding that may help growers better care for trees while scientists work to find a cure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …
PCI Urges Alabama and Florida Residents with Flood Damage to Register with FEMA
TALLAHASSEE– With heavy rains and widespread flooding forcing evacuation across Alabama and Florida Panhandle the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) encourages residents to heed the warnings issued by local officials. “PCI reminds citizens that insurers are on hand to answer questions and help families and businesses quickly resolve problems, file claims and begin the process of recovering from …
Commissioner Putnam, Sen. Garcia and Sen. Montford Launch “Living Healthy in Florida”
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam was joined today by Sen. Rene Garcia, Sen. Bill Montford and others to launch the new campaign “Living Healthy in Florida.” Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Sugar Completes 83rd Annual Sugarcane Harvest Season
This is a release from the U.S. Sugar Corporation: Clewiston, FL – April 17, 2014– U.S. Sugar Corporation completed its sugarcane harvest operations early Thursday morning, and the Clewiston Sugar Factory is expected to grind out later today and finish liquidating* sugar on Saturday. U.S. Sugar completed its 83rd season during a year that featured far better than industry safety …