Nutrition Rating and Labeling System Proposed

Randall Weiseman October 24, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A panel of experts from the Institute of Medicine has recommended a single rating system to help consumers sort through nutritional information.

End of Government Shutdown Good for Ag
Florida Farm Bureau commented on issues of importance to agriculturists after the government shutdown ended. Parts of the Florida Farm Bureau announcement follow: On Wednesday, Nov. 12, President Donald Trump signed legislation that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the remainder of […]
Positive Signs Being Seen in Florida Groves
In the November Highlands County Citrus Growers Association newsletter, President Riley McKenna and Executive Director Ray Royce reported mostly positive signs they’ve been seeing in groves. MCKENNA “As the month progresses, so have the cooler nighttime temperatures. This cold front marks an important shift moving forward into our early harvest season,” said McKenna. “It brings […]