In these two reports, Citrus Administrative Committee (CAC) Manager Duke Chadwell (left), and Chairman Lindsay Raley (right), discuss an important upcoming referendum among growers of fresh citrus fruit that will determine whether or not they will manage their own marketing effort for “fresh” fruit in the future.
Something to Think About
Agriculture is a different industry. Everett Griner asked some important questions. What is it and what is his answer? Might be interesting.
“Washington Watch” Takes Farm Broadcasters to Capitol Hill
Again this year Southeast AgNet is in Washington D C as part of a contingent of broadcast members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. The purpose of the trip is newsgathering and as expected a strong turnout of farm broadcasters are on hand this year to visit with new members of the Administration at USDA and various other newsmakers …
Pork Industry Concerned with Swine Flu Cases
With confirmed cases of swine flu in various countries includes the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, the National Pork Board is working to reassure the public that pork is safe to consume.
FL Beef Cattle Short Course this Week
The 58th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course kicks off this Wednesday, April 29th and runs through Friday May 1st at the University Hilton of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville..
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on In-Season Produce
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a new web page — updated weekly — that shows what Florida fruits and vegetables are currently in season. Visitors to the page can also create and print out a personalized shopping list. More information is available online at In-Season Produce.
COOL Problems
Pork processing may change. Everett Griner tells us just what changes are taking affect.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 24th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 24th
Here’s this week’s 4-24-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …