Less Profitability for Farmers This Year

USDA has released their latest Farm Income Forecast, and according to this story from Rod Bain, farm sector profits are down from last year.

Texas Mexfly Fruit Movement Protocol Revised
Federal agriculture officials have revised the requirements for the interstate movement of fresh citrus fruit from core areas of a Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) quarantine in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a revised federal order and protocol on Sept. 23. The protocol in the federal order provides […]
FFVA Names New Emerging Leader Development Class
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) has announced the Class 15 members of its Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP). Class 15 members are: Over the coming year, class members will gain a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural industry. They will do that by visiting FFVA’s headquarters, touring farming and packing operations across Florida, meeting […]