Peanut Inspectors Preparing for Harvest

Clint Thompson August 17, 2020 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The training process is underway for those inspecting peanuts this year. According to Tyron Spearman, this includes some new aspects due to COVID-19.

FFVA: Work Needed on Miami-Dade Heat Bill
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) recently requested the rejection of Miami-Dade County’s proposed Heat Standard for Outdoor Workers. FFVA urged the county’s Community Health Committee (CHC) to engage agricultural producers in developing a meaningful and workable standard. FFVA argued that the proposed standard is intentionally broad and punitive and does not provide the […]
Commissioner Simpson Presents Priorities at Expo
The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo ventured into new territory this year — literally. After three decades at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, this year’s event was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. There were several factors forcing the move this year, including damage to the Lee Civic Center from Hurricane […]