USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds farmers and ranchers that you have until December 18th to apply for financial and technical assistance through both EQIP, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and ACEP, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Download Audio
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …
Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $113 million in program grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known as “specialty crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop …
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 5, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has learned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have successfully concluded today in Atlanta. NCBA President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman, Philip Ellis said this agreement will boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Stopping the spread of rabies, thirty years of food safety advice, and recognizing outstanding efforts. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov
TPP Delay in Atlanta Unacceptable for Beef Producers
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2015) – Statement by NCBA President Philip Ellis regarding the ongoing Trans-Pacific Trade negotiations: “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is greatly disappointed that Trade Ministers of the Trans Pacific Partnership countries have not yet reached an agreement and successfully concluded the negotiations held in Atlanta, Ga. For U.S. beef producers, every …
Judge Rejects Effort to Halt Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 1, 2015………. A Leon County judge said Thursday science used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sufficient to justify the state’s first black-bear hunt in more than two decades, although he added the agency could have done a better job in establishing the rules.