This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about efforts by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help agricultural producers implement best management practices (BMPs) to use less water and fertilizer, store more water on their land, and reduce farm runoff into the state’s water resources. Download Audio More information about BMPs is available online at the FDACS Office of …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Putnam Delivers Keynote Address at South FL Ag Expo
The South Florida Ag Expo was held today in Clewiston where Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got the details about the event from Gregg Gillman, president of Hendry County Economic Development Council. Download Audio Also on hand at the event was Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam who gave the keynote address. Gary Cooper interviewed the Commissioner regarding his message to the …
Next Ten Years Predicted to be Pretty Attractive for Ag
A new USDA report outlines the Ag outlook for the next ten years. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Groups Call for Retroactive Waive of the 2011 Cellulosic Ethanol Requirements
Several oil industry associations have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to retroactively waive the 2011 cellulosic ethanol requirements under the RFS. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Ag Sector has Many Needs in the 2013 Budget
Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar says as GA lawmakers work on the 2013 budget, the Ag sector has several request for funding of essential positions. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Scott Signs FL State Numeric Nutrient Rules
FL Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a measure that will allow the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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, …
Farming Comfort
Everett Griner tells us about some of the new comfort areas of agriculture, along with his experience while sitting in a new piece of equipment. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Governor Scott Signs Florida’s Congressional Redistricting Plan
This just in from THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2012…….Gov. Rick Scott signed the Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts Thursday, likely paving the way for more lawsuits surrounding the once-a-decade redistricting process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
The Need for Certainty Driving Farm Bill Talks
In order to provide certainty to farmers and ranchers, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says Ag Leaders are working together to ensure the 2012 Farm Bill is written in 2012. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …