FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 11, 2016………. The House accepted a long-term Senate proposal to sink more than $250 million a year into Everglades restoration, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka, as the Legislature concluded its regular session Friday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 11, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at continuing efforts to fight the EPA, another possible avenue to help cotton farmers, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Passage of Land and Water Conservation Bill
The 2016 Florida Regular Legislative Session ended at 6:45pm Friday after the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget and a flurry of other bills From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s passage of House Bill 989, a bill …
Florida Holding Small Farms Conference
Farmers or those who aspire to grow fruits and vegetables crops can attend the third University of Florida F/IFAS Regional Small Farms Conference on April 1-2 in Fort Myers, Florida. The UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team will host the conference at Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Hemp Research Bill Introduced in Alabama Legislature
A new bill of interest to agriculture was introduced this week during the 2016 Alabama Legislative Session in Montgomery. Leigha Cauthen, Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, tells us about the Hemp Research Bill along with an update on other action that took place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Challenge 2050 Project
The University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences proudly offers the Global Leadership & Change Certificate, for undergraduates at any level or degree program focused on the challenges associated with a growing population predicted to exceed nine billion by the year 2050. UF’s new president, Kent Fuchs (Fox), is excited about this Challenge 2050 opportunity for students. Download …
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Watching GATE Discussions
The Georgia General Assembly is scheduled to convene again on Friday, which will be day 35 of the 40 day session. And according to Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, one of the big issues for their growers and others in agriculture across the state is the GATE card. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Pleased with Results of NRCS Programs in Alabama
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Alabama, Ben Malone, knows there have been many programs implemented in his state over the years which have worked to improve our natural resources and environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
TPP Levels the Playing Field for Agriculture
A report was released last month by Third Way concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and how the trade deal handles agriculture since almost half of our exports head to TPP countries. Jay Chittooran, Policy Advisor for the Economic Program at Third Way, explains who they are and why they are looking at TPP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Launching Conserve Alabama
A new effort is underway working with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources. And according to Dr. William Puckett, executive director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, it’s called Conserve Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …