Florida House Advances Bill for DEP to Reset Water Standards

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 20, 2013……… With the federal government recently expanding the state’s control over local water standards, a measure is advancing quickly in the Legislature to have the Florida Department of Environmental Protection establish Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Acting NRCS Chief Working to Ensure Continuity for Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Jason Weller say he wants to reaffirm his dedication to working with the producer though a voluntary approach for private lands conservation. Download Audio For the complete interview with Acting NRCS Chief Jason Weller click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Pesticides Just One Piece of Pie for Colony Collapse Disorder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture says here recently the discussion surrounding Colony Collapse Disorder has been focused on pesticides, but he notes that the issue is just not that simple. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Neither House nor Senate Budget Proposals Particularly Good for Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the recent release of both the Senate and House budget proposals, we take a quick look at how the numbers bode for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

South Korea Could be a Hidden Gem For Specialty Crop Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Micheal Francom with the Foreign Agricultural Service says the export market of South Korea can be somewhat overshadowed by its neighboring nations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Ag Values

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There are new statistics on agriculture. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 ProgramsJanuary …

EPA Approves Expansion of Florida’s Control Over Water Standards

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

From: The News Service of Florida – Florida’s control over water standard levels would expand to nearly all of its waterways under an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday. The deal, which expands upon an agreement reached in November, would give the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Commissioner Adam Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …

Alabama Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Applications are due by May 10. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Florida Agritourism Bill Moves Through House and Senate Committees

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

An effort to ban local governments from regulating agricultural tourism is moving through both the Florida House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …