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Florida Remains in Chesapeake Bay Challenge
From The News Service of Florida: Florida environmental and voting-rights organizations want Attorney General Pam Bondi to withdraw the state’s backing of an effort by agriculture and development interests to block a federally approved plan to restore water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. However, the attorney general’s office isn’t showing signs of backing away from the case.
Cutting Out the Middle Man
Everett Griner talks about farmers tapping a new market for selling their products in today’s Agri View. Download Audio
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information:
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program
USDA has announced a new risk management option that will be available for fruit and vegetable growers and producers with diversified farms. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Fresh From Florida Exports Increased to $4.1 Billion in 2013
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its annual international agriculture report today, revealing exports increased to $4.1 billion last year, an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Download Audio
Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
Baby boomers are now at the retirement stage. Everett Griner looks at how this will affect rural America. Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
AgNet This Week: Immigration Politics; Planting Tips
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the politics holding up comprehensive immigration reform, some tips on planting and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.
Farm Fish
Imported farm-raised fish are still questionable. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio