The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act has been introduced in the House aimed at bolstering fruit and vegetable consumption in schools.
Immigration Reform Legislation Introduced
House Democrats have unveiled a new comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009.
Formation of the Global Research Alliance
The U.S. is on of 21 Nations that have formed the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases during the climate change talks in Copenhagen.
The Gift of Goodies
As we enter the last weekend of shopping before Christmas Day many consumers may still be fraught to find that perfect gift but it may be as close as their own kitchen.
Estate Tax Extension Blocked
Recently the House passed a one-year extension of current rates for the estate tax, but it now appears the tax law will expire at the end of the year as Senate Republicans blocked efforts to renew it.
New Peanut Roasting Research
Today Tyron Spearman has information about new roasting techniques and what it means for peanuts.
Citrus Commission Gets Message From House Speaker Designate
In this report, Florida House Speaker Designate Dean Cannon summarizes his remarks to the Florida Citrus Commission this week. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Citrus Research Chief Gunter Shares Plans For HLB
Dan Gunter, newly chosen chief operating officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, in these reports tells why he wanted the job and discusses his plans for helping the industry find solutions to greening disease. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Food Rip-offs
Packaging policies are costly to consumers. Everett Griner explains just how costly and why.
Citrus Commission Praised; Streamlines Itself
Dean Cannon, Florida House Speaker Designate, praises the Florida Citrus Commission for funding and regulating its own activities and says he’ll always work to protect its research and marketing funds. During the meeting in its new Bartow headquarters, the commission takes steps to streamline future meetings, beginning in January. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Post sponsor: Copper coverage …