July 14, 2008

SPECIALTY CROP GRANTS AVAILABLE

As part of the new farm bill, USDA is accepting applications for state block grants to be used to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Applications must be made through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Contact Carole Strange, FDACS at (850) 488-3022 or via email at strangc@doacs.state.fl.us for additional information
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ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP

(Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.)
 
FDA-CDC SALMONELLA INVESTIGATION TURNS TO JALAPEÑOS

SOIL FUMIGANT CLUSTER ASSESSMENT DECISIONS PUBLISHED

FLORIDA APPROVES MIDAS REGISTRATION

EPA ESTABLISHES ATRAZINE TOLERANCE FOR LEAFY VEGETABLE CROPS

FLORIDA CITRUS SEASON ENDS; INDUSTRY LOOKS AHEAD

BUY-IN WAIVER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AG DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDERWAY IN NEW FARM BILL

SPECIALTY CROP GRANTS AVAILABLE

COST-SHARE PROGRAM TO AID FLORIDA ORGANIC FARMERS

STRAWBERRY RANCH MANAGER NEEDED

CONVENTION FEATURES NOTED COLUMNIST AS SPEAKER