This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests insist it would only raise fuel prices instead. Here are two news releases that capture each side’s story pretty well, at this moment in time anyway. Stay tuned. Please click …
Citrus Industry eNews: Psyllid Pesticide Resistance; Illegal Citrus Sales
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Pleased with Attendance at Cattle Industry Summer Conference
J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, told me in a quick interview this evening that he is pleased with the number of people attending the Cattle Indsutry Summer Conference here in Denver. But I first asked him about the call he received yesterday from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack concerning the mistake of a posting to the USDA …
Citrus Industry eNews: Commercializing Citrus Research; Irrigation Scheduling
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Citrus Industry eNews: $30 Million Citrus Research Bill; CHMA Results
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Official: CHMAs Working for Florida Citrus Growers
The Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that growers use to coordinate sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids are working very well, says the state’s top agricultural pest fighter. Greg Carlton, chief of the agriculture department’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells how many CHMAs there are and gives a broad overview of their results. He also discusses possible future uses for …
Citrus Industry eNews: Why Fresh Sales Are Down; July Forecast
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Codex Decides to Move Ahead with Ractopamine Standards
Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 5, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is present at the Codex meeting taking place in Rome July 2 -7. Participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine and today, July 5, 2012, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards …
Citrus Industry eNews: Canker Dogs Ready to Work; OJ Futures
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Citrus Industry eNews: How Citrus Fared from Tropical Storm Debby
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Rains a “Blessing” for Citrus, but Worries of Canker Spread Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …