Perdue on Promoting U.S. Ag Goods in Export Markets

Dan May 25, 2017 Export/Import, Trade

Agriculture Secretary Perdue says even with proposed changes in trade programs, the emphasis remains on increasing sales of U.S. agricultural products overseas. Rod Bain has the story.

UF/IFAS Hosts Citrus Packinghouse Day
The 64th annual Citrus Packinghouse Day was held in early September at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The event drew fresh fruit growers and packers from various parts of Florida. Presentations were given on shipping regulations, new varieties and citrus under […]
A Bright Future and New Normal for Citrus
Citrus has a brighter future in Florida and surrounding areas, according to one industry expert. Hopefully, there will be enough farmers left standing to profit from it. Rick Dantzler, Citrus Research and Development Foundation chief operating officer, was a featured speaker at this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. He spoke about the industry’s future […]