Economic Benefits from Visiting National Forests and Grasslands

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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released findings of a visitor survey that shows U.S. Forest Service lands are great recreation destinations that provide health benefits to tourists and $11 billion in tourist spending to businesses and communities that serve the more than 160 million forest visitors. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

UF Study: Florida’s Ag and Natural Resources Industries Remain Strong

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(GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida) — Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new University of Florida study. The study is the latest report from researchers in UF’s food and resource economics department — part of …

House Trying to Vote On Farm-only Farm Bill

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The U.S. House is currently working up to a vote on what is being called a farm-only Farm Bill, as various discussions on both sides of the aisle have been taking place. Here are commnents made just a few minutes ago by Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

NCGA Urges House Passage on Split Farm Bill In Order to Get to Conference

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WASHINGTON (July 11, 2013) — National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives voting on the split version of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (2013 farm bill): Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform

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The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to follow the Senate’s example and pass the immigration reform bill. Clarita Cortes is a Community Outreach Coordinator the UFW Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Download Audio Click here …

Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready

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Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …

AgNet West e-News: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites

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This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the letter from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Sugar Adds To ‘Let’s Get to Work’ While Scott Overseas

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 24, 2013 …While Gov. Rick Scott was in Paris last week, his re-election team pulled in nearly $700,000, with a large part of the harvest coming from U.S. Sugar Corp. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFA 2013 Convention Media Center Employs UF Ag Comm Students

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The 2013 Florida FFA convention last week had numerous stories our agriculture industry followers should find interesting. In this follow up feature, hear how University of Florida’s Agriculture Communications students are gaining valuable professional experience as they set up and operate a full fledged media center at the Florida FFA convention. Parents and prospective students alike may be interested in …

Putnam Visits with Florida Cattlemen

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Another person attending this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best was able to chat with him about some of the issues he was talking with cattle producers about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …