A new era of reporting potential fresh produce safety problems to the Food and Drug Administration has begun with the start of new reporting requirements and the launch of the Reportable Food Registry.
Global Warming
In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture.
Wild Pork Chops?
Feral Hogs are moving to the suburbs. Why? Everett Griner explains.
More H-2A Proposals
The Labor Department is once again looking to change the H-2A guest worker program.
What’s Cooking?
Are veggies replacing meat on the grill? If so, why? Everett Griner has this report.
Development of Produce Tattoos
Those small and sometimes inconvenient sticky labels on produce may eventually be replaced by laser “tattoo” technology now being tested by Agricultural Research Service and University of Florida scientists.
A Look at Produce Acreage
Growers are planting fewer fresh vegetable acreage this year, but processed veggie contracts are up.
Crop Forecasting
2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains.
MIL Rewards Growers with Water and Cost Savings
With assistance from the South West Florida Water Management District and FL NRCS, proactive steps have been made in addressing Florida’s water quantity issues with the Mobile Irrigation Laboratory.
Proposed School Salad Bar Legislation
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act is expected to be proposed in the House this September.