As Florida Lawmakers and University leaders debate funding allocations and the structure for upper education, University of Florida Vice President and head of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Jack Payne reminds us of an important history lesson about the critical role of the land grant university system. He has a strong message of truth and the consequences …
Florida State Water Pollution Standards Closer to Approval
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE – A panel of state regulators unanimously approved a new slate of statewide water pollution standards Thursday, following public testimony that included criticism from environmental groups over the new rules.
Additional Ranking Dates Set for Major Conservation Initiatives
Gainesville, FL., December 2, 2011 – Florida agricultural producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives this year.
US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule
WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …
Citrus Industry eNews: Psyllid Control; Energy Summit; Citrus Solutions
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Recognizing the Importance of Coral Reefs
The US Coral Reef Task Force recently held a meeting to review their strategies for protecting and restoring the nations coral reefs. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says she was pleased to see how agriculture is working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in recognizing the importance of the effort. Download Audio
Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement
WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement:
FL Ag Commissioner on the Success of the Inaugural Florida Energy Summit
The first ever Florida Energy Summit wrapped up today and Southeast AgNet was able to get a few words from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam regarding the success of the event. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: FDOC Reports; Other Uses for CHMAs
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Citrus Industry eNews: Extended Coverage of the Citrus Crop Forecast
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