This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the letter from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
United Fresh congratulates the Senate today on the final vote of 68-32 to pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The comprehensive immigration reform bill includes agricultural labor provisions that secure access to a stable, legal workforce. “We applaud the Senate for seizing the opportunity to enact immigration reform that is desperately needed in the fresh produce …
Fresh Produce Sales, Volume Up Says FreshFacts Study
Global Flavors Go Bold in Quarterly Spotlight WASHINGTON, DC (United Fresh Foundation) – Fresh produce saw positive dollar and volume sales in the first quarter of 2013, a strong start to the year. Organic fruits and vegetables and value-added categories also posted positive overall dollar and volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest edition …
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding Senate Passage of Immigration Reform Legislation “The Senate’s passage today of a balanced immigration reform bill that includes a fair and workable farm labor provision is welcomed by America’s farmers and ranchers. A comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our …
Statement From Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Senate Immigration Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Senate passage of the Immigration Bill: “Today’s strong bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate to fix America’s broken immigration system is good news for farmers and ranchers, good news for farm workers, and good news for rural America. The Senate plan would ensure the …
Breaking News: Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate has passed the Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68 to 32. The bill now moves to the House. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
HLB Survey Results Available
A survey was recently conducted among citrus growers to determine their views on the incidence of HLB among commercial varieties and rootstocks. The results of responses from 32 growers located throughout Florida are now available on the Citrus Research and Education Center website. The author, Bill Castle, suggests that growers visit the site to see if their observations agree with …
Citrus Industry eNews: New Peace River Plantings; Block Management
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes an update on new plantings at Peace River Citrus Products, a report from Southern Gardens Citrus on block management, and other news. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
House Panel Holds Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing
Questions are being asked about what should be done with the Renewable Fuels Standard? And that was the main topic of a U.S. House panel hearing Wednesday, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Florida Ranchers Talk about Animal Traceability
Four Animal Identification Rule Development workshops have taken place across Florida the past few weeks, as the last one was held at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Dr. Tom Holt, State veterinarian with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, was pleased with the information discussed. Download Audio Learn more on the FDACS website by clicking here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …