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Albritton Discusses Federal Citrus Research Order Talks
In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton addresses renewed discussions between Florida and other citrus producing states about a possible federal level citrus research order to fund research into greening and other problems. In the following reports, he tells why California and Texas are increasingly interested in a federal order, and how he envisions a …
Florida Citrus Gift Fruit Marketing In Full Swing
The holiday season and a few weeks into January are crucial for Florida’s gift fruit shippers. Florida Department of Citrus Fresh Fruit Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter describes how the department encourages consumer purchases during this busy time. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Financial Relief Coming for Dairy Producers
USDA has announced they are implementing the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program to help struggling dairy producers. Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Jim Miller says dairy producers who qualify will receive a portion of the available $290 million of funding to help them with some economic relief.
GPC Nominations Accepted Monday and Tuesday
Nominations meetings for three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission will take place next week as Tyron Spearman has the details.
Losing Your Land
Eminent Domain laws mean trouble as Everett Griner explains.
FFBF December 2009 South Florida Ag Report
Thanks to Florida Farm Bureau Asst Dir of Gov’t and Community Affairs, Charlie Shinn, CLICK HERE (1MB Word Document file) for Farm Bureau’s South Florida Ag Report for this month.
NRCS Conducting Pilot Project on Hoop Houses
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is conducting a pilot project to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way. Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, explains more on the study to verify the effectiveness of ‘hoop houses’.
Putnam Co-Sponsors National School Salad Bar Legislation
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act has been introduced in the House aimed at bolstering fruit and vegetable consumption in schools.
Immigration Reform Legislation Introduced
House Democrats have unveiled a new comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009.