Adam Putnam Sworn in as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture

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TALLAHASSEE — Today, at a ceremony held at Florida’s Old Capitol, Adam Putnam was sworn in as Florida’s eleventh Commissioner of Agriculture. The ceremony also featured the swearing in of Rick Scott as Governor, Jennifer Carroll as Lieutenant Governor, Pam Bondi as Attorney General and Jeff Atwater as Chief Financial Officer. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

FL Pastures Seeing Tough Winter

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Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension Director with University of Florida IFAS in LaBelle, talks about how the recent freezing weather in the state is having an effect on many pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pork Producers Seeing Profits Slip

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USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam looks at the general declines in hog herd sizes which are due mainly to rising feed costs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Tac Relief Package Signed

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Today Tyron Spearman looks at the recently signed tax relief package and what all it includes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Consumers Getting New Tool to Assist in Shopping for Meat

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Consumers will be getting a new tool to assist them while shopping for meat as starting in 2012, USDA will require a nutrition label for 40 of the most popular meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Programs for SE Landowners

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service has a variety of programs as today Tyron Spearman has information about two of those that could benefit landowners here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA Economist Pleased with Beef Exports

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Chief Economist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Greg Doud, said 2010 was a great year for beef exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida Veterinary Corp

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Veterinary Corps, a joint agency effort to establish a volunteer corps of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who will support response measures in the event of an emergency involving animals and animal health. More information is available on the website of the FDACS Division of Animal Industry …

Bison Producers Celebrating a Banner Year

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Many consumers are trying out a new meat for the center of their plate as Dave Carter, executive director of the National Bison Association, says the demand for bison has skyrocketed this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Nutrition Labels Coming to Many Meats

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On January 1, 2012 USDA include important nutritional information for consumers on the most popular cuts of meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024