Agri View: National Support

Everett Griner talks about animal agriculture supplying significant national support in today’s Agri View.

USDA To Buy Fresh Citrus From American Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on July 23 announced its intent to purchase $32.5 million of fresh citrus from American growers. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, will make the purchases. The fresh citrus will be distributed to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. […]
Building Stronger Citrus Roots Against Extreme Weather
Heavy March rain in Texas’ citrus-production region brought both a sigh of relief and concerns, according to Texas A&M University-Kingsville Citrus Center researchers Veronica Ancona, Joel Cabrera and Madhurababu Kunta. TEXAS FLOODING “Receiving from 12 to 24 inches of rain across the region sounds great, except that it was in a short period of time, […]