Food safety continues to be a topic of discussion in our nation’s capitol, as Tyron Spearman updates the latest with that issue.
Issues in Washington will Ultimately Affect the Farmer
There are several main-stream issues currently being discussed in Washington and Congressman Adam Putnam says that they could all ultimately have an impact on the American farmer.
Nutrition Assistance Programs Can Benefit Farmers
Nutritional assistance programs are critical for those in our country who are in need, but Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says that they also assist farmers.
Fruit Chemical Use Survey Important for Export Markets
USDA is reminding producers that their Fruit Chemical Use Survey is still underway and Carol House, with the USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Service, says that the survey is critical for our valuable export markets.
Value Added Producer Grants Deadline Approaching
The deadline for USDA value added grants is November 30, 2009, as Tyron Spearman has some of the details.
Ethanol Blend Wall Decision Could Open Cellulosic Markets
Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver to increase the blend wall from 10 percent to 15 is to be decided upon on December 1, 2009. And Growth Energy CEO, Tom Buis, says the action could open markets for second generation ethanol, which would be good for the southeast.
Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving
The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time.
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
Researchers Seek Out Alternatives to Methyl Bromide
Well as growers continue to look for cost-effective alternatives to Methyl Bromide, researchers at the University of Florida have found that the same sunshine that aides Florida’s $9 million dollar cut flower industry can also help rid soil of harmful organisms.
Water Nutrient Standards a Top Priority for FL
Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson has urged the EPA to be practical in their attempts to impose nutrient standards for state water bodies.