AgNet West e-News: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the letter from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Sugar Adds To ‘Let’s Get to Work’ While Scott Overseas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 24, 2013 …While Gov. Rick Scott was in Paris last week, his re-election team pulled in nearly $700,000, with a large part of the harvest coming from U.S. Sugar Corp. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FFA 2013 Convention Media Center Employs UF Ag Comm Students

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

The 2013 Florida FFA convention last week had numerous stories our agriculture industry followers should find interesting. In this follow up feature, hear how University of Florida’s Agriculture Communications students are gaining valuable professional experience as they set up and operate a full fledged media center at the Florida FFA convention. Parents and prospective students alike may be interested in …

Putnam Visits with Florida Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Another person attending this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best was able to chat with him about some of the issues he was talking with cattle producers about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Citrus Expo 2013 Videos

Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. For more click here. A quick look behind the scenes of Citrus Expo 2013 held in North Fort Meyers, Florida. For more click here. There were prize winners announced Thursday during Citrus Expo 2013. For more click here. Everyone enjoyed relaxing and having a good meal. For …

House Appropriations Committee Urges USDA to Finalize Modernized Poultry Inspection Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernize poultry inspection. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns with Proposed Trade Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 31, 2013 – The U.S. poultry industry has been one of the strongest voices in U.S. agriculture for trade liberalization and international market opening. “In the case of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement, however, the U.S. poultry industry is, very frankly, Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

No Referendum Necessary for Cotton Research and Promotion Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Memphis, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that, based on USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Five Year Review of the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act, the amendments were successfully implemented and are operating as intended. The Secretary determined that it is not necessary to conduct a referendum among producers and importers on continuation …

USDA Issues Final Rule to Amend Labeling Provisions Under COOL

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Addressing Abandoned Citrus Groves

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells why abandoned citrus groves present a problem to viable citrus growers, and what is being done about the situation. He tells how growers who destroy trees in abandoned groves can obtain the lowest property tax rates available. Download Audio To view …