WASHINGTON, D.C. – Testifying before an Agriculture subcommittee this week, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) urged support for legislation to modernize and improve the nation’s food safety laws. “Our governing food safety laws are outdated and must be reformed,†said Putnam. “The latest outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul not only called into question the integrity of the system designed to protect our …
Bronson Details Impacts of Salmonella Outbreak on Florida
WASHINGTON — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson appeared before a congressional subcommittee here today to discuss the federal government’s handling of the ongoing salmonella outbreak and its impact on Florida’s tomato industry. A text of the Commissioner’s testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee follows. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Research & Box Tax Committees To Meet at Citrus Expo
Among the events to take place at Citrus Expo 2008, official meetings of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) and the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council (FCPRAC). These two groups are key to funding decisions and allocations of monies being raised for research. Hear more, including a brief comment from a key citrus researcher, in this report. …
Bronson to Address Congressional Panel re Salmonella Outbreak
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner will have a busy week shuttling between testimony before Congress and his Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando…This in late Wednesday from the Florida Dept of Agriculture: Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will testify before a congressional subcommittee at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 31, in Room 2123, Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, …
FL Farm to Fuel Mtg to Feature FL Gov & U S Ag Sect’y
A high octane lineup for the 3rd annual Farm to Fuel Summit, this year being held in Orlando. CLICK HERE for a lot more details as things rev up for the week’s discussions. Stay tuned. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Citrus Research Center Lake Alfred Offers Courses
Here is a report to go with the press release posted the other day about upcoming course offerings at University of Florida’s Lake Alfred Citrus Research and Education Center.CLICK HERE to view the press release Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Citrus Greening Research Updates CREC: Brlansky
In our series on citrus greening research presently underway, Plant Pathologist Dr. Ron Brlansky at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses recent findings in citrus psyllid research in these five features. Learn more about summer greening research progress at Citrus Expo Aug 20 & 21; Pre-register NOW-click the logo! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
More UF/CREC Citrus Greening Research Updates: Spann
As part of our ongoing series of citrus greening (HLB) disease research updates, here are two more reports featuring Dr Tim Spann from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Spann is also a key member of the Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee plannning the seminars this year to be largely focused on the latest news from greening …
CITRUS EXPO: Seminar News & Links to Grower Registration
Free admission for citrus GROWERS continues at Citrus Expo August 20-21, 2008, Lee Civic Center, Ft Myers. CLICK HERE and scroll down for more Citrus Expo features and newsclips. The Citrus Expo Home Page has links to exhibitor & sponsor lists, door prizes, pre-registration, and much more. CLICK HERE to view or print a pdf page with THE VERY LATEST …
USDA: First Two Months of Hurricane Season Active
A USDA Meteorologist discusses the 2008 hurricane season now that we’re two months into it, and has some interesting observations. Admission for GROWERS is free at Citrus Expo Aug 20 & 21; Pre-register NOW-click the logo! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …