Staci Braswell, director of government & community affairs with The Florida Farm Bureau Federation, wants to remind producers about the six public hearings to be held regarding EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. Download Audio In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register.
High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio
Study of Market Barriers for Organic Producers
A study was recently conducted on potential market barriers and their solutions for small and mid-size organic growers. Download Audio
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
FDA Budget to Boost Food Safety Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration’s food safety efforts will receive 30% more funding for fiscal year 2011 under the White House budget proposal. Download Audio
Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget
The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio
USDA to Purchase Produce for Nutritional Programs
USDA will purchase 29.1-million dollars worth of blueberry, pear, potato, peach and mixed fruit products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Download Audio
More Water Problems
Poor choices hurt California farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Web-Based Payment Calculator Available
USDA has unveiled a web-based 2008 crop program payment calculator to help producers calculate the financial benefits they may receive under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program. Download Audio
Researchers Studying Rusts in Sugarcane
Florida sugarcane growers have been dealing with orange rust since 2007, resulting in an estimated cost of 40-million dollars annually. So researchers are continuing to study the issue by learning the DNA of samples from around the world. Download Audio