PMA Applauds Work of House and Senate as Trade Promotion Authority Moves to the President

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From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Richard Owen, vice president of global business development for Produce Marketing Association (PMA), issued the following statement praising Congress’ work on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA 2015), also known as ‘fast track,’ as it moves to President Obama for signature: “We’re pleased that a bipartisan Congress has shown strong resolve to pass TPA …

Trade Promotion Authority Bill Goes To Obama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2015 – With today’s passage by the Senate of legislation granting the president authority to enter and finalize free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council called on U.S. trade negotiators to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asia-Pacific regional trade deal. Senate lawmakers voted 60-38 to approve Trade Promotion …

Alabama NRCS Encourages Producers to Look at CSP

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John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, encourages landowners to learn more about funds available through the Conservation Stewardship Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Bid to Toss Water Lawsuit Rejected

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 22, 2015………. A special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court to preside over Florida’s long-running water dispute with Georgia has denied a bid to have the case dismissed. Special master Ralph Lancaster ruled Friday that the federal government does not have to be a party to …

Amendment 1 Backers Sue Lawmakers Over Funding

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 22, 2015………. Supporters of Amendment 1 filed a lawsuit Monday claiming state lawmakers in a newly approved budget misappropriated more than $300 million of the money voters wanted for environmental land management and acquisition. Also, supporters of the ballot initiative want a Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

McMillan Elected President of Southern Agriculture Commissioners Association

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From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan was elected President of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) this week at the conclusion of their annual meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia. “I am honored to have been selected by my fellow commissioners, secretaries and directors of …

‘Ma’ Barker House, Beef Marketing Among Florida Budget Tidbits

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 18, 2015………. Schools, health care, prisons, the environment and tax cuts get a lot of headlines when it comes to putting together the state’s annual spending plan. But with lawmakers ready to vote Friday on a $78.7 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, …

House Again Passes Trade Promotion Authority

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From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 18, 2015 – With today’s passage by the House of legislation granting the president authority to enter and finalize free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council called on the Senate to take up and pass the measure. House lawmakers voted 218-208 to approve Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which defines objectives …

An App for What to Spray on Citrus Trees to Keep Bugs at Bay

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Florida has nearly 70 million citrus trees on more than 531,500 acres. Now imagine trying to figure out what pesticide to spray on each of those trees to keep them safe from citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024