It was another marathon day of mark up session as the House Agriculture Committee did what it came for. Here’s the official release from the Committee’s press office: WASHINGTON – May 16, 2013 – Today, Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued the following statements after the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 1947, the …
Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making: The Series Continues
In this writing, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam continues his educational outreach effort to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de León on our shores, and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. This is a real treat for anyone interested in the real story behind the …
Global Consultant: Farm To Consumer Message Needs Tweaking
Rich Kottmeyer, Global Agriculture & Food Production Leader at Accenture was one of the speakers at the Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum earlier this week. Accenture is a global consulting firm, and Rich has some interesting insights into the big picture when it comes to the global food challenge in the years ahead, and how farmers and agriculture as a …
DuPont Pioneer Touts Seed Developments at Commodity Classic
The Dupont Crop Protection and Dupont Pioneer exhibit at this week’s Commodity Classic Trade Show in Kissimmee, Florida was HUGE, and among the busiest in the building. While at the exhibit we were able to catch up to Warren Richardson for a few moments to discuss their corn and soybean seed initiatives. Warren is Sr Marketing Manager, NA Seed Treatment, …
Food Show In Saudi Arabia Includes ‘Fresh From Florida’ Promotion
When Parke Wright stopped by the Southeast AgNet exhibit during Citrus Expo 2012 in August, he explained his connections with a big food show exhibition in Saudi Arabia, where he has developed many contacts in business and government. In recent days we received these photos from Parke (wearing the cowboy hat) as he worked a “Fresh From Florida” exhibit there. …
Citrus Industry eNews: Controlling Psyllids; Global Citrus Production
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Citrus Industry eNews: Tweaking ACPS; Orange Tree Thefts
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Lucky Winners at Casino Night Fundraiser for FFA
With the addition of Texas hold ’em poker, a flashy red carpet entrance and more prizes than in previous years, the Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA was a huge hit! The grand prize winner of the night was Ed Lounds of Tessenderlo/Kerley, who took home a $500 Visa gift card sponsored by Farm Credit and a wine and dinner …
Citrus Expo Prize Winners
Two lucky attendees took home the grand-prize giveaways on the second day of Citrus Expo. Frank Vega of Car Two DBA Paul Inc. and Gary Russ of Russ Citrus Groves Ltd. each won a 7-in-1 smoker/cooker and a rod and Salt Striker reel, courtesy of Cabela’s. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Management; All Eyes on Isaac
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