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Congressman Putnam Surveys Florida’s Freeze Damage
Congressman Adam Putnam has toured Florida’s freeze damaged crops and says the work now is to be focused on ensuring that farmers receive compensation. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Growers Asked for Input on Impacts of the Freeze
In order to get a better picture of the overall impact of the freeze, Hendry County Extension Director Gene McAvoy, is asking specialty crop growers for details of their losses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New EPA FL Water Nutrient Regs Create Huge Statewide Brouhaha
The announcement in recent days about EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has created a huge standoff between EPA and many, many Florida interests. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam did not mince words when asked by Southeast AgNet about the matter during recent visits to freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture. Download Audio By the way, it is reported …
Dying Oak Trees
Another disease strikes our forests. Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. EPA Announces New Water Regulations – Singles Out Florida
As soon as E P A made new Florida water regulations public in recent days, opponents were quick to pounce. This following joint statement is from the Don’t Tax Florida Coalition. By the way, it is reported that pre-registration is necessary for those wishing to appear at the February public hearings on this matter. CLICK HERE to go to an …
FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA
CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration
This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …
Putnam: “Freeze Damage Definately Worse Than I Had Anticipated”
Southeast AgNet joined Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the start of a multi-day tour of Florida agriculture’s freeze damage statewide, visiting citrus groves in Lake County Thursday. At the same time in Tallahassee, disaster declarations were being drafted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture, and forwarded to the governor that will include every county in Florida. The Governor is …
Risk Tools Available For Freeze Stricken Florida Producers
As the Southeast continues to thaw out, many growers are starting to fully access the damages to their crops and Mike Moore of USDA’s Risk Management Agency gives us some details about USDA backed federal crop insurance and disaster assistance. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024