From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the three winners of the state’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural producers who are practicing environmentally innovative farming practices. “These recipients have each shown a commitment to improving Florida’s environment and conserving our natural resources, especially water,” Commissioner of …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 3, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we looked at the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the latest USDA forecast for food prices, and a story concerning the issue with labeling GMO crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review April 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, honoring Cesar Chavez, helping a university go green, and getting fit at USDA. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2015 – At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for producers fighting citrus greening disease. Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, threatens the future viability of the …
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review March 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, from SNAP to work, more local food, and getting moving at USDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 20
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, bringing jobs back to the U.S., picturing women in agriculture, kids talk nutrition and being climate wise with Woodsy Owl. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 20, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we celebrated National Agriculture Day this past Wednesday and talked about the latest data helping shine some light on the question, “What is a family farm”. We also looked at how the latest cases of Avian Influenza serve as reminders of the importance of bio-security practices on poultry farms, …
Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association Visits State Capital
Many folks were in Tallahassee yesterday for the annual Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Day and that included Mary Hartney, President of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association in Lakeland. Southeast AgNet intern Katie Mcclenny talked with her about the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Animal Agriculture Tells House: It’s Time to Ditch the Rule
On Tuesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Past President and Astoria, Illinois cattleman Steve Foglesong testified before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry at their hearing titled, “Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking and its Impact on Rural America. Afterwards, Chase Adams talked with Foglesong about what all he discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Florida’s Amendment 1 Spending Plan Lands Mixed Reviews
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 17, 2015………. Florida’s natural springs would get $50 million, the Kissimmee River is in line for $30 million, and a wastewater plan for the Florida Keys is up for $25 million, under a newly released House proposal that would help carry out a voter-approved increase in conservation …