Florida is known to have very unique water issues and Terrie Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the South Florida Water Management District, says that they work closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in order to address some of the concerns.
Aerial Imagery Could Help Save Water
Agricultural Research Service scientists are developing a system that saves water by using aerial imagery and ground-based sensors to determine the irrigation needs of small sections of cultivated fields.
Lightning!!
Staying safe in a storm. There are some simple rules we learned as far back as grade school and today Everett Griner reminds us of some of them.
Proposed Rule Changes to the Market Access Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled proposed rules that would not allow the Market Access Program to subsidize overseas advertising that contains a derogatory reference or negative comparison to other U.S. agricultural commodities.
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
A new USDA program is designed to improve the link between local producers and surrounding institutions that could benefit from a local and consistent supply of food.
Climate Change
Farming is facing dramatic changes. Everett Griner explains.
Sweetango Will Offer a New Option for Apple Lovers
There is a new variety of apple that was developed by taking favorable traits from two popular apple varieties.
NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges
Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here
New Fresh From Florida Radio Spot
Just in time for football season, The Florida Department of Agriculture has produced a new sports themed radio commercial promoting Fresh from Florida products.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the discovery of the fungus that causes laurel wilt disease in an avocado tree in Homestead. More information can be found on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees.