by Les Harrison | Mar 6, 2015
The 74 year old law which protects the financial interest of most of Florida’s agricultural producers is now part of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Bureau of Compliance’s responsibility. In a recent reorganization, the...
by Les Harrison | Oct 10, 2014
A newly released UF/IFAS publication, “An Overview of Carbon Markets for Florida Forest Landowners,” reviews options for forest land managers, who are seeking a new source of revenue. It comes on the heels of a June 2, 2014 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 12, 2014
The Cattle Identification Rule (Chapter 5C-31, Florida Administrative Code) has been published with an effective date of September 4, 2014. This rule is intended to improve our ability to respond to serious disease outbreaks and to help the industry maintain...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 21, 2014
Thomas J. Holt, D.V.M., State Veterinarian/Director, Division of Animal Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Cattle Identification Rule(s) (Chapter 5C-31, Florida Administrative Code) has been published with an effective date of...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 11, 2014
In March of 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cattle Identification rules were implemented requiring all cattle 18 months old or older be identified for interstate (across state line)...
by Judy Biss | Sep 27, 2013
The following article is intended to provide the reader with research-based publications on the oftentimes controversial topic of genetically modified plants. From these publications and the references cited within them, it is hoped the reader will be empowered to...
