The Clean Water Restoration Act still sits stagnant in the senate and Don Parrish, Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with American Farm Bureau, says that the act could open up a multitude of concerns for agriculture.
AL to Host NASDA Conference
The Alabama Department of Agriculture will host the mid-year conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Sweetango Will Offer a New Option for Apple Lovers
There is a new variety of apple that was developed by taking favorable traits from two popular apple varieties.
NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges
Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here
Call it H1N1 Not Swine Flu
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is urging reporters to stop referring to the H1N1 virus as the “swine” flu, as the mislabeling of the virus is affecting America’s pork producers.
Farmers Discuss Crop Insurance
Tyron Spearman talks about a recent meeting where farmers were able to talk about the crop insurance program.
Haines City Citrus Growers Association Celebrates 100 Years
Hundreds celebrated Haines City CGA’s 100th birthday Saturday. CGA General Manager Dennis Broadaway (left in photo) and Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson share their thoughts about the milestone and the industry in this report.
New Fresh From Florida Radio Spot
Just in time for football season, The Florida Department of Agriculture has produced a new sports themed radio commercial promoting Fresh from Florida products.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the discovery of the fungus that causes laurel wilt disease in an avocado tree in Homestead. More information can be found on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees.
Florida Citrus Meetings Abound This Week
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff lists some major citrus industry meetings scheduled in Florida.