Ranchers Named Conservation Partner of the Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, FL — C. M. Payne and Son, Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for outstanding stewardship of their land. The Payne family, represented by Kelsey Payne and his son John Payne, accepted their award as the 2009 Florida NRCS Conservation Partner of the Year at a meeting of the NRCS State …

Potatoes Can Get a Bad Wrap in Food Safety Debates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food Safety legislation remains top of mind for many consumers as well as law makers, and Roger Mix, vice president of environmental affairs for the National Potato Council, says that they are working to ensure whatever regulations may come out of bills currently in congress are fair to all commodities.

Jerkins: Why To Vote Yes For Citrus Research Order

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida citrus growers should now have their ballots for voting on a new state citrus research order. Tom Jerkins tells why he supports the new research order as a grower and as president of the foundation that will soon administer research funds. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.