The second annual Potato Expo is well under way in Orlando as National Potato Council Executive Vice President and CEO John Keeling says it’s a chance for the entire industry to get together.
USDA and IRS Reach Agreement
USDA has finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Internal Revenue Service to ensure that payments from FSA and NRCS are not issued to producers whose adjusted gross income exceeds certain limits.
Citrus Freeze Expected In Florida’s Northern Citrus Belt
Many growers in the northern edges of Florida’s citrus belt will take steps to prevent freeze damage as the coldest weather of the season is expected Wednesday morning, Florida Citrus Mutual Director of Grower Affairs Rusty Wiygul says in the first report. In the second report, Wiygul acknowledges that citrus acreage is down significantly in those northern areas following the …
SURE Signup Starts Today
Today is the first day of signup for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program as Dan McGlynn of the Farm Service Agency gives us a quick overview of the program.
FFB Hosting Turkey Hunt Drawing
There are still a few tickets left for Florida Farm Bureau’s drawing for a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson.
USDA Promoting New Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture started promoting a new initiative in 2009 which Tyron Spearman says will continue this year.
Mechanically Tenderized Concerns
Due to the recent beef recall, there is a call for labels identifying mechanically tenderized beef and pork products.
Swine Industry Problem in 2009
The H1N1 virus forced the pork industry to go on the offensive this past year.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Firewise Homes
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is on how people who live in the wildland/urban interface can protect their homes from wildfires. More information is available online by clicking on Firewise.
Deadline for Peanut Farmer of Year
Tyron Spearman reminds Georgia peanut growers that today is the nomination deadline for the outstanding young peanut farmer of the year award.