EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This is a release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) today jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. The proposed rule will benefit Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Legislative Support Needed in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

Here’s a message from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association: The Senate and House Education Appropriations Sub-Committees released their proposed budgets last week. Despite the increase in funding for state universities, the proposed budget fell short of some of the UF/IFAS funding requests. There are a number of funding items that Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Reminder of Mobile County Forestry Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

State Forester for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, Tim Albritton, reminds landowners about the Mobile County Forestry Field Day coming up next Thursday, March 27, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Cover Crop and Soil Health Workgroup Field Tour on April 1

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Cover crops and the role they can play in improving soil health will be highlighted at an upcoming farm tour. Livestock and natural resources agent for Jefferson County, Jed Dillard, explains what they hope farmers will gain from attending the tour on April 1. Download Audio RSVP by March 28 to Jed Dillard, office: 850-342-0187, cell: 850-445-4691. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Florida Ag Producers Improve Impaired Watersheds

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida agricultural producers in portions of Putnam, St. Johns, Jackson and Washington Counties are encouraged to apply for funding to improve water quality on their lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water Quality Initiative. Danny Johns with Blue Sky Farms in Hastings, Florida, explains how the funding can assist farmers in his area with a multitude of water …

Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Partners with “Fresh From Florida” Marketing Program

Dan Florida, General, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Partnership Aims to Raise Awareness for the High-Quality Plants Produced in Florida Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) joined the department’s “Fresh From Florida” membership program on behalf of its more than 800 members. The “Fresh From Florida” program promotes Florida products through a variety …

Commissioner Putnam, Florida Cabinet Recognize Southern Craft Creamery

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Cabinet recognized a Marianna-based small business, Southern Craft Creamery, for being named Garden & Gun’s overall winner of the fourth annual “Made in the South” awards. Southern Craft Creamery’s handcrafted ice cream is made from their family-owned dairy. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Alabama NRCS Conducting Cattle Exclusion Pilot Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Targeted areas in Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Alabama are involved in a Cattle Exclusion Pilot Project. District Conservationist in Randolph County, Brandon McCray, encourages land owners in those two counties to see if they are eligible to participate. Download Audio For more information or to apply, visit Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Florida NRCS Co-Hosting Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour on March 13

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Jim Helmers, owner and operator of Rocky Creek Timber, invites landowners interested in converting their land to longleaf pine to attend the upcoming Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour. Download Audio Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online, as space is limited. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …