Packers: Rsch Prioroties Must Also Address Fresh Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

While Florida Citrus Packers support efforts of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) to better prioritize research for the industry as a whole to rally around, in this report Packers spokesman Richard Kinney says there are still some issues to be worked out so the interests of those smaller in numbers get fair consideration at the table. Report …

“Fresh-Squeezed” Juice Still a Goal of FL Packers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

New Federal regulations put into place over the past couple of years has made selling and serving fresh-squeezed juices of any kind far more difficult than it used to be. In this report FL Citrus Packers spokesman Richard Kinney says his group continues to persue efforts that could re-establish a ‘fresh-squeezed’ citrus juice industry. Report (2:00 wma)

2007 Farm Bill May Be Greener

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Deputy Undersecretary Merlyn Carlson of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says the 2007 Farm Bill may have more conservation initiatives than 2002. Report (1:00 wma)

APC Names New Officers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron also has the names of the new officers named to the American Peanut Council.  Report (1:00 wma)