This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the advantages and availability of Florida Christmas trees. More information, including the location of Florida Christmas tree farms, is available online by clicking Christmas Tree Farms in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Action on Pigford Settlement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on Pigford settlement agreement funding today approved by the U.S. Senate: “President Obama and I pledged not only to treat all farmers fairly and equally, but to right the wrongs of the past for farmers who faced discrimination. Today, the Senate took a bold step and provided …
What EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria Means for FL Farmers
With the final rule to EPA’s numeric nutrient water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters issued, Florida Farm Bureau’s director of Government & Community Affairs, Staci Braswell, tells producers what exactly it means for them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Budget Woes will Make 2012 Farm Bill a Challenge
Concerns regarding how the budget is going to effect the 2010 Farm Bill are already surfacing as there are thirty-seven programs that received mandatory funding during the 2008 farm bill that do not have a budget baseline beyond Fiscal 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
New Organization Formed to Tell the Story of Ag
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has been formed with a mission to coordinate existing efforts and develop new programs that bolster the image of today’s agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Smith A Possibility for FL Statewide Dem Post
SMITH PUSHED AS THURMAN REPLACEMENT By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10, 2010…..Fresh from an unsuccessful turn as Democrat Alex Sink’s running mate, former Sen. Rod Smith said Wednesday he may be willing to assume another against-the-odds task: leadership of the state’s battered Democratic Party. But Smith told the News Service of Florida that …
South Florida Experiences Driest October on Record
West Palm Beach, FL — With little rainfall in recent weeks, meteorologists from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reported that last month was the driest October in South Florida since recordkeeping began in 1932. The low monthly rainfall total, coupled with seasonal forecasts of exceptionally dry conditions, underscores the need for water conservation to protect the region’s limited …
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Bronson Confident in Putnam’s Ability to Lead FL Agriculture
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam are in the midst of the transition process and Bronson says he confident that he is leaving Florida Agriculture in good hands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024