FFVA Rap Up

2005


AG HURRICANE RELIEF STRIPPED FROM DEFENSE BILL

NOVEMBER 28, 2005

Issue 1091

AG OFFICIALS, LEGISLATORS TOUR STORM-DAMAGED OPERATIONS

JOHANNS ANNOUNCES NEW RMA ADMINISTRATOR

WAL-MART HELPS FLORIDA FARMERS AFTER HURRICANE BY PROMOTING LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE

FDACS, RETAILER TO PROMOTE FLORIDA PRODUCTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

FARMWORKER ADVOCACY GROUP TARGETING MCDONALD’S

FSA ELECTIONS BEING HELD

PBH FOUNDATION URGES KIDS TO “GO WILD”

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

WRITE THAT LETTER TO THE EDITOR - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FFVA

NOVEMBER 21, 2005

Issue 1090

HURRICANE ASSISTANCE BILL INTRODUCED

DELEGATION TO TOUR SW FLORIDA FARMS DAMAGED BY HURRICANE

GREENING TO BE TREATED ONE TREE AT A TIME

CITRUS BOX TAX SUIT SETTLED

DEP APPOINTS MIKE SOLE AS DEPUTY SECRETARY

CANKER COMPLIANCE MEETINGS SCHEDULED

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

Issue 1089

September 12, 2005

Issue 1080

CITRUS GREENING DETECTED

EMERGENCY LOANS AVAILABLE FROM FARM SERVICE AGENCY

STATE ISSUES PREVAILING WAGE SURVEY RESULTS

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR TEMPORARY USE OF DYED DIESEL FUEL

BENEFIT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

WILL PLU STICKERS BE A THING OF THE PAST?

September 5, 2005

Issue 1079

EPA PUBLISHES RULE ON 2005 SUPPLEMENTAL CUE

USDA AWARDS $9 MILLION TO PROMOTE PRODUCE IN SCHOOLS

GROWERS GROUP ORGANIZING HURRICANE RELIEF FUND

August 29, 2005

Issue 1078

JOHANNS TO TOUR STORM DAMAGE - GROWER MEETING PLANNED

ORANGE COUNTY TO CHARGE CITRUS GROWERS FOR RECLAIMED WATER

FLORIDA COMMODITY LEADERS DISCUSS EXPORT CONCERNS WITH FAS OFFICIAL

USDA SELECTS WATERSHEDS FOR 2006 CSP

REMINDER: SALES TAX EXEMPTION RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IS TUESDAY

THE TRICK TO ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING - LEARN WHAT IT IS AT FFVA CONVENTION

DOC TARGETS BRAZILIAN JUICE COMPANIES

MIKE STUART TO SERVE ON TRADE COMMITTEE

MANN NAMED TO FOOD SAFETY POST

FAS ACCEPTING TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PETITIONS

HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS SPECIALTY CROP CONCERNS

CDP SIGN-UP DEADLINE APPROACHING

SANITATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULED

SEMINAR FOR CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS IS OCTOBER 12

CHEF TO DEMONSTRATE HEALTHY COOKING AT CONVENTION

August 15, 2005

Issue 1076

FOURTH ROUND CUEs FOR METHYL BROMIDE

SALES TAX EXEMPTION RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SCHEDULED

5 A DAY TO UPDATE NAME, LOGO

DEP APPOINTS NEW SOUTH DISTRICT DIRECTOR

UF/IFAS HOS TOMATO DISEASE WORKSHOPL

SUPERVALU TAKES OVER ROUNDY’S DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

EARTHBOUND FARMS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN SWEAR IN NEW OFFICER

August 8, 2005

Issue 1075

FFVA PARTICIPATING IN FARM BILL INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS

USDA CONTINUES NATIONWIDE FARM BILL LISTENING TOUR

UNDERCOVER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TARGETS FFVA IN ANTI-CUE CAMPAIGN

ITC TO INVESTIGATE FRESH CITRUS MARKET

OPERATION CLEANUP A GO FOR 2006

CONVENTION TO FEATURE PACA EXPERTS

Issue 1074

HOUSE PASSES CAFTA

USDA OFFERS CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM CONTRACTS

SFWMD OFFERS FUNDS FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES

DEP SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PHOSPHOROUS CRITERION MONITORING

DIRECT MARKETING CONFERENCE SCHEDULED

FAS LABOR FORUM SPEAKER CONFIRMED

REQUIRED POSTERS AVAILABLE

FARM BUREAU SEEKS GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

Issue 1073

Issue 1072

FFVA JOINS GROWER GROUPS PROTESTING FLEX ACRES LEGISLATION

FRIST SAYS IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION WILL LIKELY BE DELAYED

SPEAKER APPOINTS MEMBERS OF SELECT COMMITTEE TO PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS

RAIN, LABOR SHORTAGE CAUSE DECLINE IN CITRUS CROP

USDA ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECTS

FARM BILL SESSION TRANSCRIPTS ON WEB

CARTOON CHARACTERS TO PROMOTE VEGETABLES, FRUIT

Issue 1071

HERBICIDE CRISIS EXEMPTION DECLARED FOR CITRUS CANKER

JOHANNS ANNOUNCES NEXT FARM BILL FORUM VENUES

LABELING BILL PASSES CALIFORNIA SENATE COMMITTEE

FLORIDA EARTH PROJECT COURSE SERIES SCHEDULED

WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE NOV. 1

FFVA EXPERIENCES EMAIL INTERRUPTION

CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER TO ADDRESS CHANGES AFFECTING AGRICULTURE

Issue 1070

SENATE PASSES DR-CAFTA

LAWMAKERS SUPPORT METHYL BROMIDE CUEs

FLORIDA BANS SOUTH AFRICAN CLEMENTINES

RENEWABLE FUELS BILL INTRODUCED

GOV. BUSH NAMES NEW DOT SECRETARY

GOVERNOR APPOINTS PENA TO CITRUS COMMISSION

REMINDER: FARM EQUIPMENT SALES TAX EXEMPTION GOES INTO EFFECT

SENATOR PUSHES FOR FARMWORKER REFORM

SFWMD SEEKS REAL PROPERTY MANAGER

CONVENTION AUCTION PROCEEDS AGAIN GO TO RCMA

Issue 1069

USDA TO HOLD FARM BILL FORUMS

GAO INVESTIGATES PERCHLORATE PROCEDURES, CITES DEFENSE ACTIVITIES

METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES RESEARCH SUMMIT

FFVA, FARM BUREAU HOLD WORKSHOP ON TREE MORTALITY ISSUE

TEMIK REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES

BRONSON FIRES UP TEACHERS AT AG IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP


Issue 1068

USDA PUBLISHES SPRING LABOR STATISTICS

CITRUS COMMISSION VOTES TO RAISE ORANGE JUICE TAX

CANKER SURVEY TRAINING OFFERED

VEGETABLE BMP MANUAL READY FOR PRINT

INTERACTIVE WATER QUALITY DATABASE GOES ONLINE

FOUNDATION DONATES $50,000 TO NEW FARMWORKER HOUSING PROJECT

THE 2007 FARM BILL - WHAT CAN SPECIALTY GROWERS EXPECT?


Issue 1067

AG SALES TAX EXEMPTION WAITS FOR GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE

DESERET FARMS EXITS TOMATO BUSINESS

CANKER SPREADS TO FORT MYERS

STUDY SAYS 5 A DAY PAYS FOR GROWERS

FFVA BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS THIS WEEK

TERRY BOWDEN TO HEADLINE FFVA AWARDS LUNCHEON AT 62ND ANNUAL CONVENTION

Issue 1066

STATE ISSUES PREVAILING WAGE REPORT

FDACS TO HOLD BMP MEETINGS

CHIQUITA CONFIRMS FINANCING FOR FRESH EXPRESS BUY

ALBERTSONS TO LEAVE JACKSONVILLE MARKET

WAL-MART TO BUY PRODUCE DIRECT FROM EURO FARMERS

FLORIDA AGRIWOMEN HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING

TEN APPOINTED TO SWFWMD BASIN BOARDS

Issue 1065

DATES SET FOR AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM
FIELD DAY IS THIS WEEK

CONVENTION WILL FEATURE TIMELY SESSION, FUN ACTIVITIES

Issue 1064

CITRUS GROWERS MAY FACE TAX INCREASE

CANKER FOUND IN POLK NURSERY, OTHER LOCATIONS

CHARLES LAPRADD APPOINTED MIAMI-DADE AGRICULTURAL MANAGER

FDA GETS NEW ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER

STATE TAKES OVER STUDY OF EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA

PUBLIX OPENS STORE AIMED AT HISPANIC, CARIBBEAN MARKET

SENATORS URGE LAWMAKERS TO EXPAND FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM

SCIENTISTS WORK ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA GROWERS

AG CALENDAR CONTINUES TO SERVE INDUSTRY

Issue 1063

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES AWARDS

SHARPEN SALES STRATEGIES AT FFVA 2005

MBTOC TOURS FLORIDA, GEORGIA RESEARCH SITES

Issue 1062

LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS WITH VICTORIES FOR FLORIDA GROWERS

VOLUNTARY LABELING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED FOR MEAT

FARMWORKER HOUSING FUNDS CUT FROM HURRICANE HOUSING APPROPRIATIONS

PESTICIDE-RESISTANT WHITEFLY COULD POSE THREAT

FLORIDA AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION TO CONDUCT WAGE SURVEY

FFVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS


Issue 1061

FLORIDA HOUSE PASSES BILLS LIMITING CONSITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS

SENATE CONFIRMS CONNER AS USDA DEPUTY SECRETARY

COURT SAYS PROOF OF HARM REQUIRED IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT CASES

WIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS GREATER ACCESS TO FRUITS, VEGETABLES

REMINDER OF MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

HIGH COURT DECISION ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO SUE PESTICIDE MANUFACTURERS

SOLOMON & SONS SHUTS DOWN

CITRUS CANKER FOUND IN MARTIN COUNTY

RCMA GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP

Issue 1060

AGJOBS BILL FAILS BUT STILL ALIVE

USDA UNVEILS NEW FOOD PYRAMID TO MIXED REVIEWS

BRAZIL SAYS FTAA IS “OFF THE AGENDA”

NEW MISSION STATEMENT FOR CITRUS COMMISSION

FOUNDATION HOSTS MBTOC MEMBERS

SAFEWAY FOCUSING ON PRODUCE AS PART OF ITS NEW IDENTITY, EXPANSION

WEB AND PHONE RESOURCES HELP PRODUCER MEMBERS

WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR USING FFVA.COM

Issue 1059

SFWMD NAMES WEHLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GOVERNOR APPOINTS SJRWMD, SWFWMD GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

HOUSE VOTES AGAINST ESTATE TAX

HIGH COURT SAYS CANKER-INFECTED RESIDENTIAL TREES HAVE VALUE

USDA GRANTS TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE TO LYCHEE GROWERS

MONTANA LABELING BILL READY FOR GOV. SIGNATURE

MEMBERS VIEW RETAIL DATA REPORTS AT FFVA.COM

GRANTS AVAILABLE

IFAS POSTS WEBSITE FOR SMALL FARMS

BALM RESEARCH STATION SERVES GROWERS


Issue 1058

HENRY DEAN TO LEAVE SFWMD
SENATE PRESIDENT STALLS AG TAX CUTS
SENATE PLACES “HOLDS” ON EPA, FDA ADMINISTRATORS

FFVA URGES FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROP BILL

FISH LABELING GOES INTO EFFECT

USDA SECRETARY SHARES VIEWS WITH FFVA

LEW HAVEARD PASSES AWAY

COURT APPROVES PACA CLAIMS PROCEDURES FOR WINN-DIXIE

DIXIE PRODUCE & PACKAGING SHUTS DOWN

Issue 1057

METHYL BROMIDE ALLOCATION RULE COMPLIANCE MEETINGS HELD AROUND THE STATE
CITRUS CANKER CONTINUES TO SPREAD, BUT SLOWS, SAY OFFICIALS

FDACS ISSUES FINAL DRAFT OF BMP MANUAL

FLORIDA AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INOVATION TO CONDUCT WAGE SURVEY

CANKER ERADICATION BILL APPROVED

FACILITY SEEKS SALES REP

RESEARCH CENTER DEDICATED

Issue 1056

ANALYSIS SHOWS CANKER PROGRAM IS WORTH COST
RETAIL MARKET SURVEYS AVAILABLE ONLINEL
LEGISLATORS FILE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE BILL

TEACHERS RECEIVE AG IN THE CLASSROOM AWARDS

SAVE THE DATE FOR FFVA’S ANNUAL CONVENTION

Issue 1055

USDA ANNOUNCES CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

BUSH NOMINATES OHIO CONGRESSMAN FOR TRADE POST

FFVA PROVIDES TESTIMONY AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON METHYL BROMIDE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TALKS AG ISSUES IN TALLAHASSEE

CANKER FOUND IN MARTIN COUNTY GROVE

DOL DECREASES H-2A WAGE RATE

USDA PUBLISHES WINTER LABOR STATISTICS

CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT AGRICULTURE ON AG LITERACY DAY

FORT PIERCE RESEARCH LAB TO HOLD GRAND OPENING

Issue 1054


Issue 1053

WTO RULING COULD IMPACT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ACREAGE

GROWER ALLIANCE URGES CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIALTY CROP FUNDING

BRAZILIAN JUICE IMPORTS INJURE FLORIDA GROWERS SAYS ITC

PRESIDENT BUSH NAMES JOHNSON FOR EPA

SUGAR EXECUTIVE APPOINTED TO WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

APPEALS COURT DENIES STAY OF EPA METHYL BROMIDE RULE

DEADLINE NEAR FOR UNITED'S PRODUCE INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

MEET FACE-TO-FACE WITH NEWSPAPER EDITORS

Issue 1052

BROAD COALITION JOINS AG INDUSTRY IN SUPPORT OF AGJOBS BILL

WINN-DIXIE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION

PRESIDENT BUSH NOMINATES CRAWFORD AS NEXT FDA COMMISSIONER

CITRUS CANKER APPEARS IN NORTH FORT MYERS

DEFINITION OF ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK MOVES FROM COURTROOM TO LEGISLATURE

CITRUS IRRIGATION WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN ARCADIA

DRC DIRECTOR LEAVING

MEIJER SUPERCENTER CHAIN TO OPEN STORES

USDA SCIENTIST RECEIVES AWARD

Issue 1051

CANKER HITS MORE GROVES, RESIDENCES

DIMARE, LONG, OTHERS INDUCTED INTO AG HALL OF FAME

AG LAW OFFICER TO HEAD ACCREDITATION COALITION

FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS MARCH 8

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR AG LITERACY DAY

GOLF CLASSIC TO BENEFIT MIGRANT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

FFVA WELCOMES FLORIDA FOOD PRODUCTS AS TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER

MANCINI PACKING EMBODIES THE AMERICAN DREAM

Issue 1050

AGJOBS BILL INTRODUCED IN SENATE

RECENT CANKER FINDS SPUR EXPORT PROTOCOL CHANGES

TEENA BOREK ACCEPTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AGRICULTURE AWARD

LEGISLATION WOULD STREAMLINE EXPORTS TO CUBA

WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL

FFVA WELCOMES NEW PRODUCER MEMBER JULIANA PLANTATION, LLC

REMINDER: AG INDUSTRY CALENDAR HELPS YOU AVOID CONFLICTS

AG IN THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH

Issue 1049

CANKER SPREADS IN EAST, SOUTHWEST AREAS OF FLORIDA

FFVA SEEKS FAIR TARIFF POLICIES

PROJECT FUNDING CRITICAL TO FLORIDA’S FUTURE SAYS SWCC

OSHA POSTING REMINDER

FFVA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON LABELING

FEBRUARY 7 IS FOOD CHECK-OUT DAY

R.C.McENTIRE & COMPANY JOINS FFVA AS TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER

OPTIMISM, COOPERATION -- KEY WORDS FOR THE NEW FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Issue 1048

CITRUS CANKER FOUND IN NEW AREAS

GROWERS AND SHIPPERS SEEK CLARIFICATION ON RECORDS RULE

DISTRICT WATER USE PERMIT RENEWAL WORKSHOP TO BE HELD

INDUSTRY MEMBERS NEEDED FOR AG LITERACY DAY

Issue 1047

LOW DEMAND FOR TOMATOES AFFECTING WORKERS, BRONSON PROMISES HELP

FFVA MUTUAL DONATES $100,000 TO FOUNDATION

TWO OFFICES CLOSE IN PACA RESTRUCTURING

DISTRICT CHANGES RULES ON PERMIT TRANSFERS

WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

PESTICIDE TRAINING AND TESTING OFFERED

AG CALENDAR HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR

RCMA GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED

J & J PRODUCE JOINS FFVA AS TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Issue 1046

FFVA URGES CONSUMERS TO SHOP AROUND FOR FAIR PRICES

FFVA, FARM BUREAU ASK USDA TO EXPEDITE TOMATO GRADE DECISION

STUDY FINDS HUMANS CAN TOLERATE MORE PERCHLORATE THAN EPA LIMIT

GROWERS, OFFICIALS DISCUSS LATEST CANKER FINDINGS - MORE FUNDS NEEDED

Issue 1045
JOHANNS TO MAKE FAIR TRADE A PRIORITY, FAVORS VOLUNTARY COOL

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


Issue 1044

GROWERS SEEK FAIR JUICE PRICING FROM BRAZIL

PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS HIS IMMIGRATION REFORM

CITRUS CANKER FOUND IN PORT ST. LUCIE, EAST ORANGE COUNTY

AG IN THE CLASSROOM CHANGES GRANT POLICIES

TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION OFFERS CALENDAR

FFVA WELCOMES KEYES PACKAGING GROUP AS TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER