WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today said a new study by the State of Florida shows that proposed federal water regulations that would apply only to Florida could cost residents billions of dollars and result in the loss of more than 14,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Citrus Economists: OJ Situation OK Even With HLB
“The dismal science.” That’s how economics is often described. But 30 global economists left a recent gathering in Lake Alfred with a fairly optimistic outlook on the future of orange juice, even in the face of greening disease. Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown summed up the economists’ view of the Florida OJ industry. In the first report, he …
FL FFA Officer Team Visits Southeast AgNet Office
The Florida FFA State Officer Team was traveling the state last week, taking part in their annual good will tour. And the last leg of their travels led them to the Southeast AgNet office where they had the opportunity to learn a little more about the communication side of Florida Agriculture. After welcoming the officers to the company’s headquarters in …
Partnerships for Water Conservation Needed
GAINESVILLE, FL -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of $61.2 million in national financial assistance funding for Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) projects. This funding will help producers conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality on agricultural land. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Citrus Black Spot Task Force Includes Growers, Harvesters
A citrus black spot task force has been established by the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating council to offer input to regulators and researchers. Mark Colbert, chair of the council and general manager of Duda citrus groves, tell about the task force and shares his view of black spot. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …
Specialty Crop Block Grants Being Accepted in AL
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of United States 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 3. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Florida Supreme Court Hears U S Sugar Buyout Challenge Case
By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, APRIL 7, 2010… ..The controversy over a proposed $536 million deal to purchase 73,000 acres of U.S. Sugar property for Everglades restoration landed in the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday as parties jousted over whether the project is worth the debt . The state’s highest court is being asked …
Bishop Addresses Key Issues at GCA Convention Banquet
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop attended the Georgia Cattleman’s Convention and spoke on some pressing issues currently facing agriculture. Listen to the interview here: Download Audio 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Obama Administration Announces Conference on “Great Outdoors”
WASHINGTON – USDA – Friday, March 26, 2010 – Obama Administration Officials announced today that they will host a White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors on Friday, April 16, 2010. Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture are leading the conference, which will …
EPA to Hold Additional Numeric Nutrient Criteria Hearings in Florida
Florida Farm Bureau Federation is again asking, and urging its members to attend and participate in the upcoming added series of public hearings about EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria proposals for Florida. This series of meetings will take place April 13-15 in Ft. Myers, Tampa and Jacksonville, respectively. Farm Bureau leaders emphasize the negative impacts these proposed water quality standards could …