USDA has concluded its seven hearings on the proposed voluntary national marketing agreement for leafy green vegetables and decision time is soon at hand.
FL Environmental Leadership Awards Presented
During Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting, which is underway in Daytona Beach, awards were presented to two agricultural operations in recognition of their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices. To learn more about the award and this year’s winners click Here
China Lifting H1N1-Related Ban on U.S. Pork
China has announced it will lift its ban on U.S. pork.
College Aggies Online Competition Underway
College Aggies Online, a competition for college students interested in agriculture, in underway. To learn more about the program go to College Aggies Online
FFB Annual Meeting Wraps Up
Well the Florida Farm Bureau’s 68th annual meeting wraps up today as Commissioner Charles Bronson hosted the Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards during breakfast. For more on all of the activities that took place during the meeting visit the FFB website.
Annual Citrus GUIDE to Include New Vendor Listings Section
This year’s Annual Citrus Industry Guide in the December issue of Citrus Industry Magazine will include a new section for vendors, companies and product listings, and the new section will have 16 different categories to choose from. If you do business in the citrus community you should check out this new section, an economical way to list your product or …
Farm Promotion
“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.
FL Citrus Mutual Encouraged for Growers, Market & Retail Sales
In this report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual executive Mike Sparks., who says the October USDA crop forecast is good for growers. Sparks says it should be a good season for Florida growers if Brazil does not dump lots of juice into the U S market, and if processors don’t jack up the price at retail, which would allow U. …
FL Dept of Citrus Ad Agency Search Committee Meeting Report
This report has a general overview of the conference call of the Florida Department of Citrus Advertising Agency Evaluation Committee. The committee met this week via conference call to discuss issues related to the search for a new advertising agency for the Florida Dept of Citrus account. Post sponsorCopper coverage with Less Metallic Copper/acre.
National Survey Finds Strong Support for Corn Farmers, Corn Ethanol
Well a nationwide survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found broad public respect and trust for family farmers and support for corn as food, feed and fuel.