Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan in Orlando to Highlight MyPlate Anniversary and Obama Administration Efforts to Spur Healthy Food Access USDA, Partners Educate Shoppers at Orlando Caribbean Grocery on Healthy Food Choices ORLANDO, Fla., June 15, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined local officials, parents, children and partners to celebrate the first anniversary of the MyPlate food icon …
EPA Proposes Dust Standard
Release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (June 15, 2012) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, June 15, 2012, proposed its long awaited dust standard that sparked controversy within the agricultural community. The controversy arose when EPA staff announced the administrator would be “justified” in doubling the stringency of the current, so-called dust standard, officially known as the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Diaprepes Help; Irrigation Scheduling Tools
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Diaprepes Still a Threat to Citrus; How CRDF May Help Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Citrus Industry eNews: ‘Extinction Curve’ Planting Level
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Grower: Citrus Industry on ‘Extinction Curve’ Planting Level Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Ag Secretary Names Members of Planning Rule Advisory Group
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today named the members of an advisory committee charged with providing guidance and recommendations on the implementation of the new U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry eNews: Citrus Grower Trying Olives; Improving Irrigation
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Florida Citrus Grower Will Try Olives as Alternative Crop Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …
USDA Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management
USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gov. Scott’s Help; FDOC Budget Cuts
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Beef Cows to Graze on Land Bought for Panther Corridor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …