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USDA Announces National Water Quality Initiative
May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans
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Laurel Wilt Found in FL Avocado Tree
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt on an avocado tree in a commercial block in the northern tier of the Miami-Dade County avocado production area. Laurel wilt is a destructive disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle …
Senate Farm Bill Markup is Underway
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee is meeting right now to officially markup their version of the 2012 Farm Bill. Markup is the process during which the committee amends and modifies a bill. And just a few minutes ago former Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, now a Nebraksa Senator, explained to Chairwoman Stabenow why he is not a fan of …
Fourth Case of BSE Confirmed in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: “As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow …
NCBA Statement on FDA Guidance Documents on Antibiotic Use, Proposed Veterinary Feed Directives
WASHINGTON (April 11, 2012) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today its intent to publish in the Federal Register on Fri., April 13, 2012, its final Guidance 209 and a draft proposed rule on veterinary feed directives. Tom Talbot, a California beef producer, large animal veterinarian and current chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Cattle …
Citrus Industry eNews: Black Spot Advice; Lawsuits; Windbreaks
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FL Ag Industry Shows Growth in Commissioner’s Annual Report
Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has released the 2011 Annual Report for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing a snapshot of the department’s priorities and accomplishments for the calendar year. This is the first annual report released by the department under Commissioner Putnam’s leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
FL Ag Department Releases First Annual Report of Office of Energy
Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam released today an annual report of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy, providing a snapshot of the state’s energy industry and outlining policy that would guide the expansion of energy production. The annual report is released on the heels of the legislative session, during which the Florida Legislature, …