By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 17, 2015………. Water-related projects totaling nearly $1.2 billion have been proposed as state lawmakers decide how to carve up a pot of money that
WOTUS Issue Is Still Not Over
There are some who are confused about what is happening with the Waters of the U.S. rule after hearing about the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers recently withdrawing their Waters of the U.S. Interpretive Rule. Kristina Butts, executive director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, explains what that actually means. Download Audio
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Florida Water Legislation
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about Florida’s biggest, long-term challenge — water. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month.
Florida House Water Policy Starts to Flow
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 11, 2015………. A business-backed plan to address the state’s water resources received initial support in a House committee Wednesday, though it continues to draw questions from environmentalists and Democrats. The wide-ranging water policy is being crafted separately from a plan to carry out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that
Southeast AgNet This Week: TPA Discussion; Benefiting from USDA
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report from a roundtable discussion on Trade Promotion Authority and a success story about an Alabama farmer who has worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
Florida Farmers Using National Water Quality Initiative
One of the many programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is the National Water Quality Initiative. George Johnson, a district conservationist in Florida, talks about the initiative and how it has been implemented for farmers he has worked with. Download Audio
Commissioner Putnam Testifies Before Joint Congressional Hearing on Newest Federal Overreach
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam testified today on the impacts of the Waters of the United States rule at the Joint Hearing Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in Washington, D.C. Excerpts of his testimony are …
NACD Annual Meeting Underway in New Orleans
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) kicked off its Annual Meeting Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana with folks from across the country attending. Download Audio
Scott Seeks Money to Restore Everglades
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 27, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott, who environmentalists said was reluctant to support wildlife and conservation efforts for most of his first term, will ask lawmakers to designate money for the next 20 years for Everglades restoration. Scott on Tuesday outlined a $5 billion plan for the Everglades that …