WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and put us another step closer to enacting a new farm bill. I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Santa Rosa County Now Included in Gulf of Mexico Initiative
The additional signup for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Gulf of Mexico initiative also includes an additional county. Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond has worked with Florida NRCS in the past, and is excited to be included in the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Soil Health Practices Can Have Positive Impacts on Farm Land
The goal of USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is to encourage more producers to implement practices to make soil healthier. Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett gives an illustration to better explain the implications soil health can have on farm land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
CSP Enrollment Ends This Friday
Tyron Spearman reminds landowners that signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program ends this Friday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Soil Health Often Taken for Granted
Charles Holmes, Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is helping him and others get back to basics with the assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Florida Dairy Farmer Pleased with Results from Gulf of Mexico Initiative
Florida farmers located in the Escambia River and Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until February 21, 2014, to apply for 2014 funding for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Escambia County dairy farmer Brent Yoder has taken part in the Natural Resources Conservation program in the past and says that the implemented practices have been beneficial to the environment and …
Corn Growers Urge Swift Passage of 2014 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – The following is a statement from National Corn Growers President Martin Barbre on the Agricultural Act of 2014, released by the House-Senate conference committee. “We appreciate the hard work of the committee, especially Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran and Reps. Frank Lucas and Collin Peterson, for crafting a balanced compromise that ensures market-oriented reforms …
NACD Praises Farm Bill Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC–January 27, 2014–National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Earl Garber praised Farm Bill conferees for their leadership in passing a strong conference report out of committee. “The conference report is evidence of a strong, bipartisan understanding of the true value that conservation brings to the landscape and to the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Patrick Smith, Beloved Author of “A Land Remembered” Remembered
It is with a heavy heart we report that Patrick Smith, beloved by so many as the author of several novels about Florida, has passed. Smith is legendary in Florida agricultural circles for his acclaimed book, “A Land Remembered”. In its entertaining novel format, it tells the story of Florida’s true history that the vast majority of residents and visitors …