From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2014 – The National Pork Producers Council, along with other agricultural groups, today unveiled an interactive website that shows land likely to be regulated by the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) under a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Commissioner Putnam Launches “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy”
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Farmer and Farm Bill Programs
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week features details on a new risk management program for dairy farmers as well as Farm Bill programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
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 …
NRCS Promoting 2014 Farm Bill Programs
Leonard Jordan, associate chief for conservation with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, reminds landowners of some of the programs they offer through the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
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 …