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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gardinier’s Advanced Citrus Production System
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2012 DON’T MISS THIS Growers See Gardinier’s Advanced Citrus Production System Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2012 DON’T MISS THIS Texas Citrus Growers, Researchers Check Out Florida HLB Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
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
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Liquid Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Now Working on Greening Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
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 …