Chemtura AgroSolutions Relocates, Restructures

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

News Release from Chemtura: Chemtura AgroSolutions Introduces New Organization, Opens New Headquarters – Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 23, 2010)—Chemtura AgroSolutions™, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions, announces its new identity, structure and initiatives designed to enhance the company’s ability to provide growers with innovative, value-driven crop protection products and services. Formerly known as Chemtura Crop Protection, the company was …

FL Ag Coalition Working on a Census Document

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, was in Tallahassee again this week for a meeting with the Florida Ag Coalition as they work together to represent agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Senate Passes Tomato Safety Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The senate has passed a bill that that is designed to ensure the safety of Florida grown tomatoes by setting minimum food safety standards and authorizing the state Department of Agriculture to inspect tomato farms, greenhouses and packing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Free FDA Food Safety Meeting to be Held in Tifton

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Charles Hall, Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says The Produce Safety Project is holding a meeting at The University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center on Thursday, March 25, 2010, regarding the establishment of a nation-wide produce safety standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

H2A Webinar to be Held

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor is holding a webinar on the Changes to H-2A The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10 a.m. You must be a registered user of Workforce3One to register for the webinar. If you are not a user please go to http:// www.workforce3one.org/view/5001007444778993193/info to register and to register for the …

Produce Safety Hearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tyron Spearman has information about an upcoming hearing for those involved in the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Recession Has Some Getting Pickled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As the recession continues to hit home for consumers, the average American is eating pickles at the rate of five pounds a year, which is up 40 percent from the year before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 19, 2010

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Here’s this week’s 03-19-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024