The Georgia Peanut Commission recently met and approved their new budget, which Tyron Spearman says is a decrease from the current budget. Tyron also has a reminder that the FSA County Committee nomination process is underway. Budget: Download Audio Nominations: Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …
Florida Citrus Processors Aid HLB Research Effort
The Florida Citrus Processors Association (FCPA) and Peace River Valley Citrus Products last week announced they will each donate $250,000 to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation to help fund HLB research. Peace River Executive Andy Taylor has the basics in the first report. In the second report, Taylor and FCPA board member Bob Behr tell why the donations were …
“Kitchen sink” Committee Will Review Florida Citrus Law
Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman last week appointed what he called “a true all star committee” to review and possibly recommend changes to the section of Florida statutes that govern the commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. The so-called “kitchen sink” committee will consider a broad array of citrus industry issues. This report has more about the committee’s …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio
Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark Discusses Actions In Wake Of Legislative Changes
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark in this interview addresses commission actions taken last week in the wake of recent state legislative changes to the commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Clark discusses the appointment of current Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck as acting executive director, a “kitchen sink” commission committee that will make recommendations on laws impacting …
Ag Commissioner Putnam Addresses Florida Citrus Growers
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam summarizes his talk to citrus growers at Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference last week in Bonita Springs. Download Audio
Governor Appoints Seven Florida Citrus Commissioners
Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed five Florida Citrus Commissioners and named two new commissioners. Two more commissioners remain to be named. Download Audio
Final Arrangements for Pat Cockrell
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has passed along the following details regarding the final arrangements for William “Pat” Cockrell. Viewing: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m – Tuesday, June 21, 2011 – Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Service: 10:00 a.m. – Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – Williams – Thomas Funeral Home Graveside Service at 4:00 p.m. – Kathleen, FL Williams-Thomas Funeral Home 823 …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 13, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.