Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that Agriculture has been one of the many industries that have struggled from the recent recession.
FL Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival
Everyone is invited to learn more about the state’s colorful ranching history at Florida’s Ranch Rodeo Finals and Free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on tonight and tomorrow. To learn more about the annual event click Here
FL Milk Industry Affected by Bad Economy
According to a Senate report released this week Florida’s dairy industry continues to be affected by the recession.
Sunbelt Crops for Field Demos
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming up October 20-22 in Moultrie, GA. as their Field Manager, Michael Williams, talks about what crops they will be harvesting at the event this year.
Japanese Feeling Safer about U.S. Beef
A recent survey shows that Japanese consumers opinions over the past three years has doubled favorably about the safety of U.S. beef.
Mutual CEO Explains Citrus Research Tax Referendum
Citrus growers will vote in November whether to raise the maximum amount they can be taxed for citrus research from one cent per box to three cents. Approval of the increased rate has been endorsed by Florida Citrus Mutual and the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council. In these reports, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells why Mutual urges growers to …
Milk Industry Soured By Bad Economy
By JOHN KENNEDY – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA (http://www.newsserviceflorida.com) THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 1, 2009….First there was the housing implosion. Then banks melted down. Now, Florida’s milk industry is souring. The state’s already shrinking dairy industry is getting pummeled by the recession, with a Senate report released Thursday showing each farmer will lose an average $709,000 this year. “Milk …
Don’t Blame Me
Who pays for food problems? Everett Griner tells us just who we might blame.
Commissioner Bronson Joining Fight Against Proposed Nutrient Standards
Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson is seeking to intervene in the newly proposed numeric nutrient water quality standards. Which Charles Shinn, Florida Farm Bureau’s assistant director of government and community affairs, says could set unreachably low limits on nitrogen, phosphorous and animal waste.
UF Agricultural Education & Communication Department Recieves Top Ranking
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communication has been identified as the leading department of its kind in the nation.