The PIE Center Working to Help Florida’s Ag Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture is big business in Florida, something that we certainly know, but a fact that maybe not all consumers realize. Therefore Becky Raulerson, coordinator with the Center for Public Issues Education in Ag and Natural Resources, says they are working to better communicate that message to the public. Download Audio More information can be found at thepiecenter.com.

USDA/FSA Tree Asst Pgm Deadline 7/6 BUT Acreage Rpt Due Today

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops

Florida State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA), Tim Manning, explains more about the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Listen closely, near the end Tim also urges producers to turn in their annual acreage reports to prevent a late fee. Download Audio Here is some more general information about the USDA/FSA Tree Assistance Program (TAP)

USDA to Help Farmers and Ranchers Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL., June 28, 2010 – State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced that USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will work with farmers, ranchers, aquaculturists, non-industrial foresters, and other landowners to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Under the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative (MBHI), NRCS will partner with producers to …