June 18, 2007

ISSUE 1171

PUTNAM, MAHONEY INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, CONSERVATION BILL

Rep.s Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) and Adam Putnam R-Fla.) introduced the American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 June 11. The legislation supports development of renewable energy by encouraging cellulosic ethanol production while improving current conservation programs.

“Changing this policy will open a new market for Florida’s farmers,” said Rep. Putnam. “And it will benefit all Americans by helping to diversify the key sources for ethanol. In addition, the American Farm Improvement Act, would enable conservation programs to be more responsive to local needs by providing incentives to address natural resource issues related to agricultural production,” Putnam said.

IMMIGRATION REFORM TO MAKE A COMEBACK

HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE EXPANSION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAMS

FFVA BOARD ADOPTS PRODUCE SAFETY RESOLUTION

FDA ANNOUNCES TOMATO FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM

PUTNAM, MAHONEY INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, CONSERVATION BILL

BULLETIN EXPLAINS PACA RULE

FORUM TO ADDRESS CENTRAL FLORIDA LAND USE

FSA SEEKING COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

IFAS SEEKS COLLABORATOR FOR CELLULOSIC ETHANOL RESEARCH PLANT

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