Scott Seeks Money to Restore Everglades

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Water

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 …

Putnam: ‘Think Big, Act Boldly’ on Water, Land

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 22, 2015………. Florida lawmakers, who received a directive from voters in November to increase spending to protect water sources and sensitive lands, were told to “think big and act boldly” by the state agriculture commissioner on Thursday. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told members of the House State Affairs …

Alabama Water Issues Included in Grazing Research

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, Water

Research efforts in grazing management are ongoing at Auburn University. Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Kim Mullinex explains. Download Audio More information is available at alabamabeefsystems.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Leader Offers Support for Commissioner Putnam’s Water Policy Statement

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Florida Farm Bureau Federation President John L. Hoblick expressed his appreciation for the general state water policy outlined today by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam before the House Committee on State Affairs in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Commissioner Putnam Presents Recommendations for Water Policy to House State Affairs Committee

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented recommendations on comprehensive water policy for Florida to the House State Affairs Committee today. Excerpts of his testimony are below: “Water is the biggest long-term issue facing Florida, regardless of what part of the state you are from. … Every …

Putnam to Detail Water Recommendations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Water

From The News Service of Florida: With Florida lawmakers preparing for a potentially major debate about water policy, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam will make recommendations Thursday to a House committee. Putnam said during an interview this week with The News Service of Florida that he hopes Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

News Service of Florida Has: Five Questions for Adam Putnam

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 20, 2015……….Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam easily won a second term in November and is widely believed to be considering a run for governor in 2018. Meanwhile, he is helping lead efforts to fight diseases damaging the citrus industry and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

A New Era in Conservation Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS, Water

A new era in conservation efforts was announced this week by USDA, and Cindy Zimmerman has a report on how those efforts will be implemented. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Announces Funding for Conservation Projects

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS, Water

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 115 high-impact projects across all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive more than $370 million in federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Explaining the National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS, Water

While you may have heard of the National Water Quality Initiative, it could be a program you aren’t really familiar with. So Meghan Wilson with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service explains how it is a water conservation initiative that focuses on both water quality improvement as well as partnerships. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …