March 5, 2012… St. Louis, Missouri… Soybean producers from all U.S. soybean growing regions gathered in Nashville last week to review and revise the policy direction of the American Soybean Association (ASA). One hundred thirty three producers from ASA’s 26 state affiliates served as Voting Delegates in this annual process that guides the ASA as it pursues future initiatives to …
FL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants
FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has announced that approximately $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) is now accepting applications for funding. Download Audio …
AL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 4, 2012, 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gardinier’s Advanced Citrus Production System
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Putnam Delivers Keynote Address at South FL Ag Expo
The South Florida Ag Expo was held today in Clewiston where Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got the details about the event from Gregg Gillman, president of Hendry County Economic Development Council. Download Audio Also on hand at the event was Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam who gave the keynote address. Gary Cooper interviewed the Commissioner regarding his message to the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Texans Visit; Carbendazim Update; OJ Futures
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NCBA Pleased with Department of Labor’s Reconsideration of On-Farm Child Labor Regulations
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 1, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald welcomed a crowd of roughly 6,000 cattlemen and women to Nashville, Tenn., for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show with news that the U.S. Department of Labor announced today, Feb. 1, 2012, the agency’s intent to reconsider a portion of its proposed rule …
Citrus Industry eNews: Disease-Detecting Dogs; Cost of HLB
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Truth and Consequences: The University System Funding Debate
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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …