ISSUE 1045 TOMATO COMMITTEE VOTES ON UGLYRIPE The Florida Tomato Committee voted 8-3 to deny a request from a grower of the UglyRipe tomato variety to allow it to be shipped out of state during this year’s growing season. The grower told reporters he would try to get the committee to reconsider its vote. If it does not, he may appeal the decision to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP BUSH NOMINATES ZOELLICK FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE USDA CROP COVERAGE DEADLINE APPROACHING TOMATO COMMITTEE REJECTS UGLYRIPE FLORIDA AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION TO CONDUCT WAGE SURVEY FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN SCHEDULES LEGISTLATIVE WEEKEND SPECIAL OFFER FOR FFVA MEMBERS TOMATO COMMITTEE PLANNING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SEEKING FRESH PRODUCE SUPPLIERS
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