EPA
EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD FOR PROPOSED LAKE OKEECHOBEE TMDLs
PRUITT
NAMES TOP LIEUTENANTS
NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED
SFWMD
LAUNCHES PERMITTING SITE
WEED
SCIENCE SOCIETY TO HOLD MEETING
“ORIGINAL
FLORIDA TOURISM TASK FORCE” TO HOLD AG WORKSHOPS
HILLBOROUGH
COUNTY OFFERS FREE PESTICIDE COLLECTION DAY
FREE
SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FFVA MEMBERS
NOVEMBER
13, 2006
VICTORY
FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY
SFWMD
ISSUES WATER SHORTAGE WARNING
MOP-18
APPROVES METHYL BROMIDE CRITICAL USES
USDA
AGREES TO BUY GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
TEXAS
RESEARCHER HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THREAT-RESISTANT CITRUS
FARM-CITY
FESTIVAL COMING UP
FFVA
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY UPDATE
NOVEMBER
6 , 2006
HEALTH
AUTHORITIES SAY SALMONELLA OUTBREAK OVER; ILLNESSES LINKED TO TOMATOES SERVED
IN RESTAURANTS
SFWMD
DECLARES EMERGENCY WATER SHORTAGE
FFVA’S
DAN BOTTS PARTICIPATES IN MEETING OF MONTREAL PROTOCOL
CITRUS
LEADER WILLARD E. ROE PASSES AWAY
WAGE
& HOUR TO HOLD LABOR SEMINAR
FARM
SERVICE AGENCY COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS BEGIN
ROSEMART
FARMS SEEKS MARKETING DIRECTOR
OCTOBER
30, 2006
JOHANNS
PROMISES SPECIFIC FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS IN EARLY 2007
PRESIDENT
SIGNS FENCE LAW
PMA
ANNOUNCES FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM
HOBLICK
IS NEW FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT
CITRUS
GROWERS ASK USDA TO BUY SURPLUS
AMS
OFFERS MARKETING GRANTS
CONTRACTOR
NEEDED TO CONDUCT FIELD TRIALS
FFVA
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
OCTOBER
23, 2006
GOVERNOR
BUSH SUPPORTS AMENDMENT 3
BIG
THREE DISTRICTS DEVELOP JOINT ACTION PLAN
WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT SUED FOR FLATFORD SWAMP TREE DIE-OFF
NASS
CONDUCTING VEGETABLE CHEMICAL USE SURVEY
SOCIETY
OF ST. ANDREW ASSISTS FLORIDA GROWERS
OCTOBER
16, 2006
FLORIDA’S
ALL ORANGE FORECAST IS 135 MILLION BOXES, DOWN 9 PERCENT
PRODUCE COMPANY
SAYS LETTUCE IS SAFE, MEXICO STILL BANS CALIFORNIA LETTUCE
WAYNE HAWKINS
TO BE INDUCTED INTO FLORIDA AG HALL OF FAME
CALIFORNIA
TOMATO COMMISSION DOWNSIZES
USDA TO ALLOW
IMPORTED NAMIBIAN GRAPES
NURSERY, LANDSCAPE
INDUSTRY SALES SOAR
THE CLOCK
IS TICKING ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
UF/IFAS TO
HOST AG CONFERENCE
OCTOBER
9, 2006
USDA
RELEASES UP TO $100 MILLION FOR CANKER COMPENSATION
FLORIDA
MINIMUM WAGE TO RISE
FSA
WRITING FINAL REGULATION COVERING SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER PACKAGE
USDA
PUBLISHES SUMMER LABOR STATISTICS
CITRUS
PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
FLORIDA
AG OFFICIAL RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
SALES
REP NEEDED
GUIDE
TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS COMING
OCTOBER
2, 2006
SPECIALTY
CROPS BILL INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
AG
INSTITUTE/FARM CREDIT FORUM HEARS CANDIDATES’ TAKE ON AG
AG
EMPLOYERS BENEFIT FROM LABOR FORUM
DAN
MCCLURE PASSES AWAY
FORMER
UF VICE PRESIDENT FOR AG AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIES
MARK
YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
SEPTEMBER
25, 2006
TAYLOR
TO TESTIFY AT FARM BILL HEARING, SPECIALTY CROP FARM BILL ACT TO BE INTRODUCED
HOUSE
PASSES MORE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT BILLS
USDA
SURVEY SAYS FLORIDA CITRUS ACREAGE IS DOWN
FFVA
NAMES NEW OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS
FFVA
AUCTIONS OFFER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNIES FOR MIGRANT FARMWORKERS’ CHILDREN
MARK
YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FLORIDA AG EXPO
FLORIDA
AG IN THE CLASSROOM AWARDS 17 VOLUNTEER GRANTS
FFVA
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
HUGH
ENGLISH RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
SEPTEMBER
18, 2006
FFVA
JOINS FORCES IN CAPITOL FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM AS HOUSE VOTES TO ADD BORDER FENCING
FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE RESPONDS TO SALES TAX EXEMPTION QUESTION
FIFTH
FARM BILL PAPER IDENTIFIES FACTORS INFLUENCING FUTURE GROWTH IN AGRICULTURE
FDA
ISSUES E.COLI WARNING FOR SPINACH
TURFGRASS
ASSOCIATION SEEKING STAFFER
SEPTEMBER
11, 2006
FRIST
PREDICTS ENFORCEMENT- ONLY IMMIGRATION REFORM
DEADLINE
APPROACHING TO APPLY FOR 2005 HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
BRONSON
APPOINTED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMITTEE
SUPERMARKET
CHAIN OFFERS NUTRITIONAL RATINGS
SECOND
GREAT FLORIDA CATTLE DRIVE SCHEDULED
ORDER
CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW TO BENEFIT FARMWORKERS’ CHILDREN
CALL
(321) 214-5200 TODAY TO REGISTER FOR FFVA CONVENTION
SEPTEMBER
4, 2006
FARM
TO FUEL SUMMIT ATTENDANCE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
ALDI
EXPANDS INTO FLORIDA
KROGER
TO CARRY DISNEY BRANDED FOODS
BIRDS
EYE TO REFOCUS ON BRANDED BUSINESS
UF
TO OFFER ORGANIC AG MAJOR
FLORIDA
SOUTHERN PROMOTES HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
RETAIL
REPORTS RETURN TO FFVA.COM
AG
TAG POSTERS AVAILABLE
GOOD
PAIRINGS STILL AVAILABLE FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST
28, 2006
INDUSTRY
GROUPS, CONGRESSMEN PLAN FARM BILL STRATEGIES
UF
TO ENHANCE EXTENSION DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT HASTINGS FACILITY
SFWMD
RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS OFFERED
NEW
FARMWORKER HOUSING DEDICATION PLANNED
ROSEMONT
FARMS SEEKS MARKETING DIRECTOR
AUGUST
21, 2006
EAA
GROWERS REDUCE PHOSPHORUS BY 44 PERCENT
UNITED,
ALLIED GROUPS TO HOLD IMMIGRATION RALLY
FORECASTER
PREDICTS RECORD LOW ORANGE CROP
EPA
ANNOUNCES DECISIONS FOR METHYL BROMIDE COMMODITY USES
GLADES
CROP CARE RECEIVES FIRST NATIONAL IPM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CITRUS
EXPO IS THIS WEEK
DREW
AND LISA DUDA TO CO-CHAIR 63RD ANNUAL CONVENTION
AUGUST
14, 2006
FOURTH
FARM BILL PAPER ADDRESSES RENEWABLE ENERGY
FARM
TO FUEL SUMMIT SCHEDULED
MARKETING
PROMOTIONS INCREASE SALES OF FLORIDA PRODUCE
AG
“IDEARAISERS” TO BE HELD ACROSS STATE
DUDA
RETIREE STU LONGWORTH PASSES AWAY
REMINDER
- LABOR RELATIONS FORUM APPROACHING
WAL-MART
EXECUTIVE FEATURED AT FFVA CONVENTION SESSION
BREAKING
AWAY FROM THE COMMODITY CONCEPT
AUGUST
7, 2006
USDA
ESTABLISHES REGULATIONS FOR FRUIT MOVEMENT FROM FLORIDA
EPA
MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ON PESTICIDES
CORNYN
ADDS BORDER SECURITY FUNDING TO DEFENSE BILL
MINIMUM
WAGE, ESTATE TAX BILL DIES
FCIC
PROPOSES TO AMEND FRESH MARKET SWEET CORN CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
FLORIDA’S
NATURAL SELLS FACILITY
SEN.
MARTINEZ HOLDING ENERGY FORUM
BENEFIT
AUCTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
FLORIDA
AGRI-WOMEN HONOR CAMMY HINTON
AG
EXPO TO BE HELD AT BALM RESEARCH CENTER
JULY
31, 2006
FARM
BILL EXTENSION POSSIBLE AFTER TRADE TALKS COLLAPSE
HOUSE
AG COMMITTEE HOLDS FINAL FARM BILL HEARING
USDA
GRADE STANDARDS TO IMPACT DRC FOB GOOD ARRIVAL GUIDELINES
DEADLINE
APPROACHING TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED DHS EMPLOYER RULE
EARLY
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED FOR LABOR RELATIONS FORUM
MARKET
RESEARCH REPORT NOW AVAILABLE ON CAFTA-DR COUNTRIES
BUILDING
A NEW BRAND FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
JULY
24, 2006
TAX
ON JUICE ORANGES RAISED TO 22 CENTS
FORMER
FFVA PRESIDENT ROY VANDEGRIFT, JR. PASSES AWAY
LABOR
RELATIONS FORUM ADDRESSES FOOD SAFETY
HOTEL
RESERVATION DEADLINE COMING
FDACS
REVISES CHRP
CANADA
POSTS AMENDMENTS TO LABELING GUIDE
TESKO
TO EXPAND INTO U.S.
AG
IN THE CLASSROOM SEEKS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICANTS WANTED
AG
INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO WORK FOR GROWERS
JULY
17, 2006
PUTNAM
STRESSES NEED FOR LABOR FORCE
CITRUS
FORECAST LOW - LABOR SHORTAGE BLAMED
FARMWORKER
HOUSING RECOVERY PROGRAM TIMETABLE ANNOUNCED
FARMWORKER
HOUSING TO BE DISCUSSED AT LABOR RELATIONS FORUM
CORPS
ISSUES PERMIT FOR MASSIVE SOUTH FLORIDA RESERVOIR
WINN-DIXIE
FILES REORGANIZATION PLAN
FFVA
ANNOUNCES 2005-2006 NEW MEMBERS
JULY
10, 2006
EU
WILL ACCEPT FLORIDA CITRUS
GOVERNOR
SIGNS FARM LABOR VEHICLE BILL
SPECIAL
MASTER ISSUES REPORT ON EVERGLADES CLEANUP
CANADA
REVISING DESTINATION INSPECTION SERVICE
WHOLE
FOODS TO BACK SMALL ORGANIC GROWERS
FOOD
LION CONDUCTS “FRESH MAKEOVER”
FARMWORKER
HOUSING PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED
REQUIRED
POSTERS AVAILABLE
WOMAN
OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
REGISTER
ONLINE FOR FFVA CONVENTION
THE
FARM BILL AND FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCERS
JULY
3, 2006
Issue
1122
GOVERNOR
SIGNS GENERAL AG BILL
HOUSE
REPUBLICANS GIVE POSITION ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
GROWERS
MUST DISPLAY NEW FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE POSTER
FDACS
SENDS CITRUS GROWERS NEW REQUIREMENTS
FLORIDA
LOSES A GREAT PUBLIC SERVANT
JUNE
26, 2006
GOV.
BUSH SIGNS AG ENCLAVE BILL
HOUSE
TO HOLD HEARINGS THIS SUMMER ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
BOX
TAX VOTE DELAYED
HOUSE
PASSES ESTATE TAX COMPROMISE
LOOP
WON’T SEEK RE-ELECTION TO FARM BUREAU PRESIDENCY
DATES
SET FOR AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM
DIAMOND
TOMATO’S JOE BRESCIA PASSES AWAY
JUNE
19, 2006
Issue
1120
HOUSE
WANTS HEARINGS ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
HOUSE
COMMITTEE VOTES TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE
CITRUS
LUMINARY JAMES T. GRIFFITHS DIES
PILOTS
IN CRASH WERE RELEASING STERILE MEDFLIES
SENATOR
NELSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS
“MORE
MATTERS” IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION
TEACHERS
LEARN ABOUT “AGRICULTURE - EDUCATION’S GREATEST TREASURE”
JUNE
12, 2006
Issue
1119
USDA:
FLORIDA CITRUS BANNED IN PRODUCING STATES
IMPORTANT
AG BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
JOHANNS
RELEASES SECOND FARM BILL PAPER
SENATE
FAILS TO REPEAL ESTATE TAX
GOV.
BUSH SIGNS HURRICANE LEGISLATION
USDA
EXTENDS DEADLINE TO COMPLETE EQIP PROJECTS
REMINDER:
BOARD, COMMITTEE MEETINGS COMING SOON
CHINA
- A THREAT TO U.S. PRODUCERS?
PRESIDENT:
“THIS ISN’T AMNESTY”
GOVERNOR
SIGNS CITRUS DISEASE MANAGEMENT BILL
EPA
PROPOSED RULE: POLLUTION PERMITS NOT NEEDED FOR WATER TRANSFERS
SWFWMD
GOVERNING BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
FARM
TO FUEL SUMMIT SCHEDULED
FORMER
UF/IFAS VICE PRESIDENT HONORED FOR SERVICE
REMINDER
- ONLINE FARM BILL FORUM NEEDS YOUR COMMENTS
SAVE
THE DATE FOR FFVA ANNUAL CONVENTION
-
-
MAY
29, 2006
SENATE
PASSES IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL
FFVA
MEETS WITH LAWMAKERS ON DISASTER FUNDING AND FARM BILL
STUART
OFFERS COMMENTS, QUESTIONS ON APHIS INSPECTION PROPOSAL
SPARKS
TO HEAD FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL
SNACK
PROGRAM, BLOCK GRANTS INCLUDED IN HOUSE SPENDING BILL
APHIS
PREPARES RISK ASSESSMENTS ON IMPORTS, ALLOWS KOREAN PEPPERS
EPA
PROPOSES REGULATIONS TO LIMIT EMISSIONS FROM STATIONARY ENGINES
SIGN-UP
UNDERWAY FOR 2005 HURRICANE AASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
MAY
22, 2006
IMMIGRATION
REFORM EFFORTS BUILD MOMENTUM
CITRUS
COMMISSION PROPOSES HIKE IN BOX TAX, NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
USDA
PROPOSES RULE CHANGE FOR IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
GAO
RECOMMENDS BETTER MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION BETWEEN APHIS AND DHS
BROKERAGE
COMPANY HONORS GEORGE WEDGWORTH
NOMINATIONS
SOUGHT FOR FLORIDA AG HALL OF FAME
NEW
WEBSITE OFFERS EXTENSION INFORMATION
CEU
DAY SCHEDULED IN APOPKA
MAY
15, 2006
SENATE
REACHES AGREEMENT TO PROCEED WITH IMMIGRATION REFORM
JOHANNS
RELEASES FIRST FARM BILL PAPER
OPTIONS
FOR MOVING FRESH CITRUS EXPLORED
HOUSE
AG COMMITTEE LAUNCHES ONLINE FARM BILL FEEDBACK FORM
USDA
PUBLISHES WINTER LABOR STATISTICS
ON
THE ROAD FOR WORKER PROTECTION
