U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill

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Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …

2012 Citrus Expo Seminar Program Taking Shape

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“The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program promises to be the best in Expo’s history with more grower input than ever before,” says seminar coordinator and UF/IFAS Extension specialist Tim Spann. “This year’s program will include an economics session in which researchers, growers and regulators will present information on harvesting and labor costs, the economics of mechanical harvesting and abscission, and …

Citrus Expo Seminar Program Theme Announced

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

The theme of this year’s Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production basics to ensure the future,” will help growers continue to do what they do best — for years to come. The event takes place Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. As always, the seminars will offer multiple CEUs and CCAs. Visit the Citrus Expo website …

Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute Coverage

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Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo

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Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Share Advanced Citrus Production System Experiences

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Growers John Strang and Joby Sherrod shared their experiences with recently planted advanced citrus production system groves at Citrus Expo in August. In these interviews, one or both discuss the cost of the system, the likelihood it will be profitable, future plans, and more. Joby Sherrod: Download Audio John Strang: Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …

Syngenta Representative Discusses Phytophthora, Syngenta Products

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Syngenta’s John Taylor at Citrus Expo in August discussed some phytophthora work he’s been involved in and some of his company’s products. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored …