From The News Service of Florida: With alligator and tilapia sales on the rise, the state’s aquaculture industry reported $68.6 million in sales last year, a modest increase from the last time a survey of the industry was conducted in 2005. The survey of 686 aquaculture operations was released Tuesday by the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service and the Sponsored ContentWhat …
Alabama StrikeForce Initiative Includes Rural Development
The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative in Alabama is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. So Ronnie Davis, state director of USDA’s Rural Development in Alabama, explains their role in the initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Florida Benefits of NRCS Plant Materials Center
Over the years, the Brooksville Plant Materials Center has developed more than 20 improved conservation plants. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service center is one that many people are not aware of, as Janet Grabowski talks about what all they do there. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs
Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …
Florida Forester to Lead Probe into Wildfire Deaths
From The News Service of Florida: Jim Karels, the director of the Florida Forest Service, will lead an investigation into the deaths this week of 19 firefighters who were battling a massive blaze in Arizona, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said Wednesday. Karels, who has been state forester since 2008, is part of a Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
NRCS EWP Projects from 2011 Storm Now Complete
Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they recently wrapped up their work with various sponsors in the state concerning clean-up efforts after the storms from two years ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida NRCS Works with Partners
Chad George, State Rangeland Management Specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, talks about how they work with various partners to implement their various programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready
Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Assn. Commends Senate for Passing Immigration Reform Bill
MAITLAND, Fla. (June 28, 2013) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association applauded the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan 68-32 vote to approve the most sweeping revision to U.S. immigration policy since the mid-1980s. The landmark measure includes key provisions that address agriculture’s need for a legal, stable workforce. “With its vote today, the Senate set the stage for meaningful …
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
United Fresh congratulates the Senate today on the final vote of 68-32 to pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The comprehensive immigration reform bill includes agricultural labor provisions that secure access to a stable, legal workforce. “We applaud the Senate for seizing the opportunity to enact immigration reform that is desperately needed in the fresh produce …