USDA recently announced $21 million in final Fiscal Year 2008 grant awards to states for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. These senior’s markets provide low-income seniors with coupons exchanged for fresh produce at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-supported agriculture programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …
Fruits and Veggies for School
USDA officials have announced that $49 million will be provided in fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary school children during the school day. All students in participating schools receive fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost where a high proportion of children are eligible to receive free- or reduced-price school meals. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
COOL Info Outreach
With implementation of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling just over six weeks away, USDA is working to assist retailers and food industry organizations in implementing mandatory Country of Origin labeling with outreach and information. Suppliers and retailers are invited to a free webinar outlining COOL requirements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Pre-registration is required by Aug. …
Bronson Stresses Cooperation in Food Safety
At a congressional hearing last week on the ongoing salmonella outbreak, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson stressed the need to establish the roles and responsibilities of government agencies when food-borne illness strikes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
GA Tomato Grower Losses
Georgia tomato growers saw big losses from the recent salmonella scare, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers compiled by the University of Georgia. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
FFVA Names Mike Aerts Director of Marketing & Membership
MAITLAND, Fla. (August 1, 2008) – Mike Aerts has been named director of the Marketing and Membership Division of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association effective Aug.1. Since 1999, Aerts has served as assistant director of FFVA’s Environmental and Pest Management Division. In his new position, Mike will assist growers and shippers with the marketing of their crops as well …
Bronson Details Impacts of Salmonella Outbreak on Florida
WASHINGTON — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson appeared before a congressional subcommittee here today to discuss the federal government’s handling of the ongoing salmonella outbreak and its impact on Florida’s tomato industry. A text of the Commissioner’s testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee follows. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Bronson to Address Congressional Panel re Salmonella Outbreak
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner will have a busy week shuttling between testimony before Congress and his Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando…This in late Wednesday from the Florida Dept of Agriculture: Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will testify before a congressional subcommittee at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 31, in Room 2123, Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, …
Recall on Jalapenos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found Salmonella Saintpaul in a Mexican-grown jalapeno from a Texas plant. A recall has been issued for all jalapeno peppers distributed by Agricola Zaragoza of McAllen, Texas. Listen to report here: FDA official talks about the investigation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Tomatoes Safe to Eat Again
It’s safe to go back to the salad bar again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that they are lifting consumer warnings for tomatoes available in the U.S. market, regardless of their origin. They are continuing to focus on jalapeno and serrano peppers in their investigation of the Salmonella Saintpaul …