Florida Ag Commissioner Announces New Clean Water Initiative

Honorees represent multiple crop sectors. See who’s being recognized for their stewardship in the field.

Mandatory BMPs, self-imposed fees among several steps deployed to protect our environment.

More frequent inspection and new record keeping requirements key elements of the legislation.

Agriculture industry stakeholders are diving in to implement a state-specific nutrient stewardship certification program.

The lucky operations will share in $1.2 million to help improve resource conservation and prevent nutrient runoff.

State agricultural-environmental award honors innovative growers setting new standards in sustainability and stewardship.

Water Shortage Warning Order expanded to all counties within St. Johns River Water Management District.

Tri-County Agricultural Area projects to share $1.5 million in funding for continued conservation and nutrient management.

Growers, researchers working to reduce phosphorus loads in Everglades Ag Area.

All three recipients of this year’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards are proof of agriculture’s longstanding commitment to conserving the Sunshine State’s precious natural resources.

Making good use of data and a focus on efficiency are critical in sustainable agricultural operations.

In the wake of an algal bloom disaster, growers need to be prepared, proactive, and farm smart. There is much at stake.

Despite record rainfall, producers in the Everglades Agricultural Area again exceed phosphorus reduction standards.

With state of emergency actions underway, growers and industry stakeholders are having to face, respond to critics.

Dr. Brian Boman worked with growers to examine their nutrient and water use and how practices could be modified to not only lessen environmental impacts, but also increase growers’ profitability.

Legislation set up to preserve and restore the state’s water and natural resources for future generations.

The state agriculture department is working with local ranchers and farmers to protect important lands and their immeasurable environmental benefits for generations to come.

Three operations recognized for setting superior examples when it comes to sustainable farming.

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program honors growers and fertilizer retailers who demonstrate a strong commitment to nutrient use efficiency.