The USDA’s National Organic Program is currently under an audit from an outside agency to help improve the program.
New Avocado Campaigns
To get the word out about the health benefits of avocados, new advertising campaigns have been launched focusing on the nutrition of the fruit.
New Farm Technology
Sunbelt Expo is moving ahead and Everett Griner fills us in on the facts.
Governor Backs Everglade Deal
Governor Charlie Crist has defended a $536 million plan with U.S. Sugar Corp. to purchase 73,000 acres in the Everglades to help connect Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades.
Sign-Up Starts Monday for New CSP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will begin continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program on Monday, as Ken Morgan with NRCS in Florida explains the changes of this new program. To leanr more about the new Conservation Stewardship Program click Here
Unseen Costs
Everett Griner tells us of farm costs that you don’t think about.
FDA Released Draft Guidance for Specialty Crops
The Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance for melons, tomatoes and leafy greens in a process that is expected to lead to more formal regulation of those commodities.
Eliminating Confusion Regarding Laurel Wilt Disease
An emergency meeting was held this week to address a confusion surrounding a disease threatening the South Florida’s avocado crop.
No Nutritional Differences in Organic and Conventional Produce
An extensive review of literature published over the past 50 years found organically and conventionally produced foods to be comparable in their nutrient content.
Fresh Picked
Roadside markets are increasing. Why? Everett Griner explains.