FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”

U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up…

Time for Ag Industry to Speak Up Regarding Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia’s 2011 Session is closing on week 9 and immigration reform is still the topic that most concerns those in the agriculture sector. And Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, tells us that the lawmakers are not currently hearing from employers regarding the harm this legislation can do and therefore he encourages producers to contact their senators now. …

Biofuel Crops And Much More Addressed In Citrus Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida

The March issue of Citrus Industry magazine addresses biofuel crops as alternatives or additions to citrus holdings, leafminer control, canker management, plant growth regulators for psyllid management and the use of genomics for pest and disease solutions. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.