Hoping for Farm Bill Support

Agriculture leaders in Congress are hoping for good support in putting together a new farm bill quickly. Tyron Spearman has the story.

Packers Propose Using More FDOC Money To Market Fresh Citrus
The Florida Citrus Packers (Packers) trade association has asked the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) to consider utilizing more of its Florida general revenue marketing dollars to promote fresh citrus from Florida. The request was made in an April 17 letter. The association, which represents packers of fresh Florida citrus, asked the FDOC to recognize […]
Cold-Hardy Citrus Crop Looks ‘Loaded’ for Upcoming Season
While still early in the production season, growers in the cold-hardy citrus region are optimistic for a bumper crop this year. That optimism comes despite a mid-March freeze and prolonged drought that impacted all of the Southeast but was especially dire in South Georgia, North Florida and South Alabama. Lindy Savelle, executive director of the […]