The Agricultural Statistics Service will soon reveal an irrigation survey with a focus on horticulture.
FDA Announces Intent for Enforceable Produce Safety Standards
The Food and Drug Administration has signaled it is beginning work on enforceable standards for fresh produce safety at the farm and packinghouse.
Locally Grown Produce a Hot Trend for Menus in 2010
Local produce is expected to be hot in foodservice for 2010, according to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association.
Opportunities for Rural America
As America continues to focus on sustainability, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says it’s an opportunity to get rural communities involved.
FL NRCS Brought Urban and Rural Communities Together for Farm City Week
Organizations across the nation recently celebrated Farm City Week, and Florida NRCS was one of those taking part in the educational opportunity with their annual event which brought the urban and rural communities together to commemorate and emphasize their interdependence on one another.
Oyster Farmers Continue to Fight Legislative Efforts
A series of Oyster safety meetings being held by the Florida Department of Agriculture are underway and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau explains the purpose behind them.
Organic Values Questioned
Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how.
FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade
The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Environmental Awards
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2009 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards that were presented during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Daytona Beach on October 30th. Click on Ag Environmental Awards for more information.
2010 Potato Expo to Hold Discussions Important to Industry
The second annual Potato Expo will be held in Orlando, FL on January 4-6, 2009. And Roger Mix, vice president of environmental affairs for the National Potato Council ,says that the conference is a great opportunity for all of the different sectors of the potato industry to come together.