The new Florida Sod BMP Program is off to a good start with a recent kick-off event declared a success. Environmental Specialist James Clements with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the event and the program are necessary. For more information on the Sod BMP Program log on to FDACS Office of Ag Water Policy’s website. For more information …
Food & Water: Trade Deals Not Good for U S Farmers/Consumers
This is the first in a series of reports we will be posting in coming days featuring Patrick Woodall, a spokesman for a consumer advocacy group based in Washington D C who says international trade deals over recent years have greatly changed what is available to U S consumers when it comes to fruits and vegetables. In this report, Woodall …
Citrus Commission Approves Research – Hears Economic Impact
In these features, AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports the highlights of this week’s meeting of Citrus Commissioners in Lakeland, FL. In the first segment, Neff talks about millions of dollars of research funding that was approved for funding and given the go ahead. In the second report, more about how the present economic downturn is also impacting food marketing efforts across …
FL Discussing Re-opening of Export Facility
Talks are underway to try and once again open the export facility at Indiantown, Florida. This facility being closed has really affected many including those who ship live cattle.
FFB Sponsors Ag Labor Seminar
Florida Farm Bureau co-sponsored an Ag Labor Seminar along with the U.S. Department of Labor. Some of the Topics covered included the H2A agricultural worker program and Migrant and Seasonal Worker Protection Act, and the role and authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health’s brand new housing regulations were also discussed as well as …
SFWMD Approves U S Sugar Deal
Here’s the news release from U S Sugar, released shortly after the SFWMD meetings this week. SFWMD APPROVES HISTORIC DEAL TO EFFECT REAL AND MEANINGFUL RESTORATION OF FLORIDA’S EVERGLADES CLEWISTON – (U S Sugar Corp.) — December 16, 2008 — After many months of tough negotiations and due diligence, the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board approved the contract …
FL Imported Pork Recalled
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says fresh pork products are being recalled in Florida, New York and Massachusetts.
Beef Checkoff Survey Underway
The annual random survey of producers nationwide to measure understanding and support of the beef checkoff and gather input is now underway.
Slow Start for Crops
It seems like we have been putting on the jackets a little more than usual for this time of year and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how our cool start this season has affected the crops and pastures.
Citrus Psyllid Spray Schedule Advice and IPM Research Ongoing
In these two reports, timely comments from University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly who works out of UF’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, FL. In the first report, Stansly offers some of the latest recommendations for spray scheduling for controlling the citrus psyllid. In both reports, Stansly discusses concerns and progress being made in Integrated Pest Management …