The National Honey Board is looking to attract a younger customer base. Report (1:00 wma)
SE F&V Conference Will Focus on Food Safety Issues
Food safety issues will be in the spotlight at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah Georgia January 5-7. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Fresh from Florida Logo Incentive Program. This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/logo_incentive.htm, will provide more information about the incentive program. This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/fapc_membership.htm, will provide more information about membership in the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign (FAPC). Report (1:00 wma)
Experts Ponder Food Safety Concerns
Food safety experts are looking at ways to prevent future outbreaks of food-bourne illnesses like those seen this year in spinach and Taco Bell. Report (1:00 wma)
Plant Virus Could Become Insecticide
A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. Report (1:00 wma)
Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel. Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida …
Register Now For SE F&V Conference
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah Georgia is coming up quick after the holidays – January 5-7. Conference coordinator Charles Hall with the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association says there’s still time for early registration. Register on-line here. Report (1:30 wma)
Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemptions Approved
The Environmental protection agency has issued final methyl bromide production and import critical use exemptions for 2007. Read EPA release here. Report (1:00 wma)
Mike Carlton Appointed to FFVA Position
The FFVA has appointed Mike Carlton to a new position as Executive Director of the Research and Education Foundation. Report (1:00 wma)
FL NRCS Irrigation Program Deadline
South Florida fruit and vegetable growers, sod producers and nursery operators who use irrigation at least nine months of the year may be eligible for cost share funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The batching deadline for this and all other NRCS EQIP programs for 2007 funding is Friday. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov Report (:30 …