Are some businesses entitled to cheaper water than others? The draft Florida House “water bill” assumes so. A number of provisions set aside cheaper water supplies for some water users that have trouble meeting a test of being “financially feasible.” They … Continue reading
Category Archives: Agriculture and water
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam gave a talk on water policy last week to the Florida House Committee on State Affairs. He recommended “bold action” but the most remarkable thing about the talk was how little change he advocated. There was … Continue reading
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, fertilizer sales have declined in the last decade. Year-to-year tonnage varies substantially but two-year averages less so. For example, the average of years 2011 and 2012 is less than the average of 2001 and … Continue reading
We hear once again how the next legislative session will be the “year of water.” Why it this so hard to accomplish? Answer: Many of the best policy tools are not allowed on the job site. How about additional water regulation, like more … Continue reading
Thanks to Kay McDonald for writing about a report from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. They concluded that agricultural production is more important there than in any other state, amounting to 11.9% of their gross state product. For Florida, they say that … Continue reading