2007

December 31, 2007

Issue 1199

AGAIN, IMPORTANT YEAR-END REMINDERS

BOARD, COMMITTEE MEETINGS COMING UP

FLORIDA AG IN THE CLASSROOM FUNDS TEACHER GRANT PROJECTS

STATE FAIR HONORED

CALENDARS AVAILABLE

THE YEAR IN PICTURES

December 24, 2007

Issue 1198

METHYL BROMIDE CRITICAL USE EXEMPTION ALLOCATION RULE FOR 2008 ANNOUNCED

DISTRICTS GIVE FINAL APPROVAL TO CENTRAL FLORIDA COORDINATION AREA RULES

FLORIDA GROWERS WIN CITRUS COURT CASE

CHERTOFF TO MAKE AG INSPECTIONS A PRIORITY

BRONSON URGES PARTICIPATION IN AG CENSUS

IMPORTER RECALLS FRESH BASIL

IMPORTANT YEAR-END REMINDERS

December 17, 2007

Issue 1197

FARM BILL DEBATE CONTINUES IN SENATE

FFVA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON FEDERAL MARKETING AGREEMENT FOR LEAFY GREENS

DHS FILES APPEAL IN NO-MATCH CASE AND REWRITES THE RULE

AEWR FOR H-2A WORKERS TO INCREASE

USDA PUBLISHES FALL LABOR STATISTICS

AG EXPO A SUCCESS

CALS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GROUP SEEKS NOMINEES FOR AWARDS

GROWERS SOUGHT FOR FARMERS MARKET

December 3, 2007

Issue 1195

USDA DESIGNATES 58 FLORIDA COUNTIES AS PRIMARY NATURAL DISASTER AREAS

FDA KICKS OFF TOMATO SAFETY INITIATIVE

FFVA ISSUES ACTION ALERT

REPORT CRITICAL OF DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

JUDGE UPHOLDS SIGNATURE REVOCATION LAW

REMINDER: TRAINING SESSION OFFERED ON FOOD SAFETY GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

DEP TO HOLD WORKSHOP ON DIESEL IDLING RULING

REMEMBER TO CONSULT, NOTIFY AG INSTITUTE CALENDAR WHEN SCHEDULING INDUSTRY EVENTS

November 26, 2007

Issue 1194

FLORIDA SEEKS INPUT ON NORTHERN EVERGLADES RESTORATION

COMMENT DEADLINE ON PROPOSED LEAFY GREENS MARKETING PROGRAM IS DEC. 3

AG CENSUS COMING

AG LITERACY DAY MOVES TO APRIL

HELP FFVA UPDATE ITS RAP-UP E-MAIL LIST

November 19, 2007

Issue 1193

SENATE VOTE BLOCKS FARM BILL PROGRESS

ON-FARM FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PRODUCE DRAW BACKLASH

USDA REVISES REGULATIONS FOR MOVEMENT OF CITRUS FRUIT FROM FLORIDA

GROWERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP AT AG EXPO

FORMER UF VP FOR AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS KENNETH TEFERTILLER DIES

FLORIDA FRUITS AND VEGETABLES STAR IN TIMES SQUARE

MARION COUNTY FARM BUREAU AND UF TO SUPPORT LOCAL AG STUDENTS

BEES AVAILABLE FOR POLLINATION

COLLEEN BOGGS OF HOMESTEAD NAMED "WOMAN OF THE YEAR” IN AGRICULTURE

November 12, 2007

Issue 1192

AGJOBS NOT TO BE PART OF FARM BILL

FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE TO RISE

BULLETIN TO COVER BORDER AND INTERIOR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS, I-9 UPDATE

APHIS ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON CITRUS GREENING AND ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID

CITRUS RESEARCH CENTER CELEBRATES 90 YEARS, DEDICATES NEW PATHOLOGY BUILDING

POSTHARVEST INDUSTRY TOUR SCHEDULED

November 5, 2007

Issue 1191

LEGISLATURE PUTS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ON THE BALLOT

USDA PROPOSES INCREASE IN PACA COMPLAINT FEES

FUMIGANT GRANTED COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION, FACES OPPOSITION

BUSH CHOOSES FORMER NORTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR AS AG SECRETARY

STUART AGAIN NAMED TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ST. JOHNS COUNTY PROPOSES STORMWATER UTILITY FEE

IPM AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

October 29, 2007

Issue 1190

SPECIALTY CROPS MAKE GAINS IN SENATE AG COMMITTEE FARM BILL

INDUSTRY URGED TO PRESS LEGISLATORS TO PASS AGJOBS BILL

TRADE COMMISSION AFFIRMS DUMPING DECISION ON BRAZILIAN OJ

HUGH ENGLISH TO BE INDUCTED INTO AG HALL OF FAME

FOOD SAFETY, PEST CONTROL KEY TOPICS FOR AG EXPO

AGRITUNITY 2008 SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 26

October 22, 2007

Issue 1189

SENATE AG COMMITTEE FARM BILL MOVING FORWARD

COMMENTS NEEDED ON THE FUMIGANT CLUSTER RISK ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS

CENTRAL LOCATION ESTABLISHED TO PROCESS H-2A PETITIONS

FSA COUNTY COMMITTEE VOTE COMING UP

FAWN DEBUTS IMPROVED WEB SITE

FLORIDA AGRICULTURE LITERACY DAY SET FOR APRIL 10

October 15, 2007

Issue 1188

JUDGE ISSUES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST DHS NO MATCH REGULATION

FDACS, IFAS FORM FOOD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP

LABOR DEPARTMENT’S WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION SCHEDULES SEMINARS

USDA PREDICTS CITRUS CROP WILL REBOUND TO 168 MILLION BOXES

SIGNUP BEGINS FOR CROP DISASTER PROGRAM

UF CITRUS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

PAC SHOOT SCHEDULED

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SELECTS CLASS VII

October 8, 2007

Issue 1187

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE PASSES ITS VERSION OF FARM BILL

ALLIANCE BACKS BILL TO TRANSFER AG QUARANTINE INSPECTION TO USDA

ROTH, SMOAK TESTIFY ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRATION REFORM

JUDGE EXTENDS NO-MATCH LETTER ORDER

COMMENTS SOUGHT ON LEAFY GREENS PROGRAM

EQIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOV. 13

LABOR MANUALS AVAILABLE

October 1, 2007

Issue 1186

LABOR FORUM ATTRACTS RECORD NUMBER OF ATTENDEES

CITRUS GREENING CONFIRMED IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY

NO MERGER BETWEEN UNITED FRESH AND PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION

NEW TPR FRUITING VEGETABLE COBRA HERBICIDE LABEL AVAILABLE

TWO WATER TRUST FUNDS MAY BE CUT

PALM BEACH COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO KEEP EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAMS

September 24, 2007

Issue 1185

SENATORS REQUESTS FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROPS

AG SECRETARY JOHANNS RESIGNS

NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED

BENEFIT AUCTION RAISES $43,000 FOR RCMA

GOV. CRIST PROPOSES RAISING CITRUS SERVICE CHARGE

CITRUS GREENING CONFIRMED IN POLK COUNTY

UF/IFAS TO HOLD AG WORKSHOPS

September 17, 2007

Issue 1184

INCREASED FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROPS GAINING MOMENTUM IN SENATE

EPA TOLD THAT RECORD-KEEPING DISCREPANCIES COULD REDUCE METHYL BROMIDE ALLOCATIONS

SFWMD ALLOWS ‘BACK FLOW’ INTO LAKE OKEECHOBEE

PALM BEACH EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE MAY CLOSE

FDACS OFFERS MILLIONS FOR BIO-ENERGY INITIATIVES

MARKET RESEARCH REPORT ON INDIA AVAILABLE

September 10, 2007

Issue 1183

COURT TEMPORARILY DELAYS DHS NO-MATCH REGULATION

AGJOBS SPONSOR CRAIG RECONSIDERS RESIGNING

SENATORS WARN AGAINST TRANSFER OF BORDER INSPECTIONS BACK TO USDA

STUDY SHOWS INFECTED FRUIT DOES NOT SPREAD CITRUS CANKER

FUMIGANT EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMIT GRANTED FOR ANOTHER YEAR

IFAS SCHEDULES FIELD DAY

September 3, 2007

Issue 1182

GROWERS WILL NOT BE FORCED TO REPAY HURRICANE ASSISTANCE FUNDS

LABOR GROUPS, OTHERS TAKE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN EFFORT TO COURT

COMMISSIONER BRONSON AMONG DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AT FFVA CONVENTION

GOLF TOURNAMENT SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE

URBAN FERTILIZER RULE TO GO INTO EFFECT

PRODUCE FOR BETTER HEALTH, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL OFFER NEW RESOURCES

August 27, 2007

Issue 1181

HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY SUES TO KILL SIGNATURE REVOCATION LAW

TOMATO EXCHANGE TO DEBUT WEB SITE

RCMA CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT HITS “PRINT ANGEL” GOAL

USDA AWARDS $5.5 MILLION FOR E.COLI RESEARCH

SEMINAR FOCUSES ON LABOR

REMINDER: ONLINE CONVENTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 11

August 20, 2007

Issue 1180

REGISTER NOW FOR CONVENTION

KEYNOTE SPEAKER PROVIDES WAKE-UP CALL

FFVA HOSTS FUMIGANT TOUR

AG INSTITUTE MEETING TO FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY

DEPT. OF REVENUE TO HOLD ELECTRICITY SALES TAX EXEMPTION WORKSHOP

FARMWORKER HOUSING AVAILABLE

August 13, 2007

Issue 1179

BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES IMMIGRATION REFORMS

SFWMD GOVERNING BOARD SAYS NO TO LAKE AUGMENTATION

GOV. CRIST NAMES THREE TO FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

LETTUCE AND LEAFY GREENS SAFETY SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULED

ANNUAL CONVENTION TO OFFER IMPORTANT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

BENEFIT AUCTION PROCEEDS AID FARMWORKERS’ CHILDREN - ITEMS STILL NEEDED

REMINDER - LABOR RELATIONS FORUM APPROACHING

August 6 , 2007

Issue 1178

APPROPRIATIONS BILL WOULD FUND FOOD SAFETY, LABELING, BLOCK GRANTS

FLORIDA SPECIALTY CROP FOUNDATION FUNDS CITRUS GREENING RESEARCH

SOME GROWERS MAY BE FORCED TO RETURN HURRICANE ASSISTANCE MONEY

SFWMD TO HOLD EVERGLADES RESTORATION WORKSHOP

CATHLEEN ENRIGHT TO LEAD WESTERN GROWERS’ WASHINGTON, D.C., OFFICE

DEP TO HOLD TMDL WORKSHOP

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS INTRODUCES NEW CHIEF OF REGULATORY DIVISION

CONVENTION HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE IS AUGUST 15

July 30, 2007

Issue 1177

FARM BILL VOTE A VICTORY

USDA EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD ON REGULATIONS FOR MOVEMENT OF FLORIDA CITRUS

HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY COLLECTS NEARLY HALF OF NEEDED SIGNATURES

GOV. CRIST APPPOINTS THREE TO WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

PAUL DICKMAN PASSES AWAY

CONVENTION VENUE OFFERS VARIETY OF ACCOMODATIONS

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY

SHOP MANAGER NEEDED

July 23, 2007

Issue 1176

HOUSE AG COMMITTEE PASSES FARM BILL RECOGNIZING SPECIALTY CROPS

SALES CLOSING DATE NEAR FOR CROP INSURANCE IN FLORIDA

REQUIRED POSTERS AVAILABLE

FARM TO FUEL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS NEW INITIATIVES

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AG

July 16, 2007

Issue 1175

SENATORS URGE INCLUSION OF AGJOBS IN FARM BILL

TANCREDO INTRODUCES ‘OVERDUE’ IMMIGRATION BILL

SFWMD GOVERNING BOARD CONSIDERS BACKPUMPING TO LAKE OKEECHOBEE

FRUIT FLY FOUND IN VALRICO

TKM FARMS’ TOM BASORE PASSES AWAY

AG EXPO, INDIAN RIVER CITRUS SEMINAR UNVEIL WEB SITE

July 9, 2007

Issue 1174

HOUSE AG COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RELEASES FARM BILL DRAFT LANGUAGE

GOV. APPOINTS NEW SWFWM GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER

ARIZONA GOVERNOR SIGNS TOUGH IMMIGRATION BILL

CHRP MEETINGS SCHEDULED

SFWMD TO HOLD DRAUGHT PREPAREDNESS MEETING

July 2, 2007

Issue 1173

U.S. SENATE SHUTS DOWN IMMIGRATION REFORM

GOVERNORS REMIND CONGRESS OF STATES’ FARM BILL PRIORITIES

TRADE COMMISSION DECISION FAVORS FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS

SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON ELECTRICITY GOES INTO EFFECT

AGRITOURISM/ TRESPASS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

AG INSTITUTE SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR “AG-VOCATE AWARD”

ONLINE CONVENTION REGISTRATION COMING

June 25, 2007

Issue 1172

FOUNDATION RENAMED TO REFLECT SPECIALTY CROP FOCUS

INDIANA SELECTED TO TEST PILOT FLEX PROGRAM

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OJ TAX INCREASES, PRE-HARVEST INSPECTIONS MAY BE DROPPED

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS VII

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS WEDGWORTH

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN SELECTS FOUNDERS’ AWARD WINNER

June 18, 2007

Issue 1171

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

June 11, 2007

Issue 1170

IMMIGRATION REFORM SUFFERS SENATE SETBACK

SPECIALTY CROP FARM BILL ALLIANCE CALLS FOR FUNDING

GOV. CRIST APPOINTS TWO TO SFWMD GOVERNING BOARD

PROPOSED RULE WOULD ALLOW BLUEBERRY IMPORTS FROM URUGUAY, SOUTH AFRICA

RIVERFRONT PACKING’S DAN RICHEY HONORED

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

FFVA DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES MEET IN PALM BEACH

June 4, 2007

Issue 1169

LAKE O LEVEL DROPS TO RECORD LOW

LEE COUNTY TO CHALLENGE WATER PERMITS

USDA-AMS ISSUES FINAL RULE ENSURING PACA PROTECTION FOR ELECTRONIC INVOICING

FLORIDA STAKEHOLDERS FISH AND WILDLIFE CONFERENCE SCHEDULED

SWFWMD ELECTS NEW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

EPA TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON FUMIGANT RISK MITIGATION

WAL-MART TO SHOWCASE PRODUCTS FROM SUNNY RIDGE FARMS

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR FLORIDA AG HALL OF FAME

May 28, 2007

Issue 1168

SENATE TRIMS GUEST WORKER PROVISION IN IMMIGRATION REFORM PACKAGE

SPECIALTY CROP ALLIANCE APPLAUDS HOUSE COMMITTEE FARM BILL MARKUP

UNITED, PMA ENDORSE COMMON PRINCIPLES

FDACS ANNOUNCES NEW TOMATO SAFETY PROGRAM

GOV. SIGNS SALES TAX EXEMPTION BILL

TOMATO GROWERS EXCHANGE WARNS MEMBERS ABOUT LABOR DEALS

CONGRESS PASSES INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGE

INDIAN RIVER CITRUS FEATURED ON THE WEATHER CHANNEL

May 21, 2007

Issue 1167

SENATORS/WHITE HOUSE AGREE ON IMMIGRATION OVERHAUL

FLORIDA TOMATO INDUSTRY IS A FOOD SAFETY LEADER, HOUSE PANEL TOLD

SPECIALTY CROP ALLIANCE OPPOSES AFBF’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON FARM BILL

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASIN PERMIT DATES EXTENDED

METHYL BROMIDE INVENTORY CONTINUES DOWNWARD TREND

FARM BUREAU OFFERS BRAZIL TOUR

MORE MATTERS CONTEST NEEDS YOUR FAMILY RECIPE

May 14, 2007

Issue 1166

WATER RESTRICTIONS INTENSIFY

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO BEGIN MARKUP OF FARM BILL

RISK MANAGEMENT-ORIENTED BILL INTRODUCED

ATTORNEY NAMED AS SFWMD GOVERNING BOARD CHAIRMAN

DAILY WILDFIRE UPDATE TO BE POSTED ONLINE

CARGILL CLOSES CENTRAL FLORIDA PLANTS

ZELLWOOD FESTIVAL COMING MAY 25-26

REALITY SHOW SEEKS YOUNG, SINGLE FARMER

May 7, 2007

Issue 1165

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU RELEASES FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS

SPECIALTY CROP FARM BILL ALLIANCE TO BRIEF CONGRESS ON NUTRITION PRIORITIES

DELAURO, GILCHREST INTRODUCE VERSION OF FARM BILL

FOOD SAFETY BILL INTRODUCED

FLORIDA LEGISLATURE SUPPORTS 25 BY ‘25 INITIATIVE

FARM TO FUEL SUMMIT SCHEDULED

SFWMD CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN

FLORIDA SENATE PASSES BILL ADDING LAND TO BROWARD COUNTY

APRIL 30, 2007

Issue 1164

SENATE COMMITTEE HEARS SPECIALTY CROP TESTIMONY

CONGRESS TO CONSIDER MAJOR EXPANSION OF CLEAN WATER ACT

URGENT ATTENTION NEEDED: SUBMIT METHYL BROMIDE SURVEY

THRIPS RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS SCHEDULED

USDA ANNOUNCES HOUSING LOANS, GRANTS

CREDIT MONITORING AVAILABLE FOR HOLDERS OF EXPOSED SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

APRIL 23, 2007

Issue 1163

SENATE SPECIALTY CROP BILL INTRODUCED

BILL THAT WOULD EXEMPT FAMILY FARMS FROM ESTATE TAX INTRODUCED IN HOUSE

INTERESTED IN NEW HERBICIDE LABELS? RETURN FFVA SURVEYS

CITRUS DOCUMENTS IN THE MAIL

CLOSING DATE NEAR FOR CROP INSURANCE

FFVREF’s MIKE CARLTON SPEAKS AT FLORIDA TECH FORUM

PBH LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH

PUTNAM NAMES CHIEF OF STAFF

APRIL 16, 2007

Issue 1162

AG OPERATIONS IN EAA MUST CUT WATER CONSUMPTION BY 45 PERCENT

ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO SECURE CO-SPONSORS FOR SENATE SPECIALTY CROP BILL

MCDONALD’S TO PAY FOR FARMWORKER RAISES

AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM SCHEDULED

FLORIDA AG IN THE CLASSROOM NAMES NEW CHAIRMAN

CENTER FOR PRODUCE SAFETY TO BE CREATED AT UC DAVIS

NFREC-SUWANNEE VALLEY TO HOST FIELD DAY

APRIL 9, 2007

Issue 1161

SPECIALTY CROP FARM BILL ALLIANCE WORKING ON SENATE BILL CONCERNS

JOHANNS PROPOSES ADDING RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO FARM BILL

UNIVERSITY OF MD SCIENTIST TO HEAD NEW UF RESEARCH UNIT

FFVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

AG INSTITUTE OF FLORIDA NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE HAVE NEW LOOK

REMINDER - USE THE AG INSTITUTE CALENDAR WHEN PLANNING INDUSTRY EVENTS

SARASOTA COUNTY EXTENSION TO HOLD SMALL FARM WORKSHOP

APRIL 2, 2007

Issue 1160

CALIFORNIA GROWER INITIATIVE GAINS TRACTION

REGULATORS LEARN ABOUT FLORIDA AG ON “REG TOUR”

DISTRICTS PROPOSE SPECIAL RULES FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA

ENVIRONMENTALISTS BRING ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT CASES TO SUPREME COURT

BRONSON HOSTS “FARM TO FUEL” SUMMIT

SUBCOMMITTEE INVESTIGATES HONEY BEE COLONY COLLAPSE

MARCH 26, 2007

Issue 1159

EAT HEALTHY AMERICA ACT INTRODUCED IN HOUSE

IMMIGRATION BILL INTRODUCED

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT STRIKES TWO “FAIR” AMENDMENTS

FLORIDA SENATE APPROVES LAKE OKEECHOBEE PLAN

JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF AG-MART

USDA ENERGY FUNDS AVAILABLE

SPINACH OUTBREAK FINAL REPORT RELEASED

MARCH 19, 2007

Issue 1158

SPECIALTY CROP BILL INTRODUCTION DELAYED UNTIL MARCH 20

PETERSON PUSHES TO KEEP COOL IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF 2008

FDA ISSUES DRAFT FINAL FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE

SFWMD IMPOSES MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS

URGENT INFORMATION REQUEST – PESTICIDE RESIDUES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

OPERATION CLEANSWEEP COLLECTS 1 MILLION POUNDS OF PESTICIDES

SECOND ANNUAL AG EXPO SETS DATE

MARCH 12, 2007

Issue 1157

STUDY SAYS LIFTING PLANTING RESTRICTIONS WOULD HURT SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS

LAKE OKEECHOBEE LEVELS PROMPT PUMP INSTALLATIONS, REQUEST FOR WIDER CANALS

USDA FACILITY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

TODAY SHOW TO FEATURE FRESH PRODUCE

UF RESEARCHERS WORKING ON FOLATE-PACKED TOMATO

PACIFIC TOMATO’S PETE SHEFFIELD DIES

FEDERAL OFFICIALS GET A CLOSE LOOK AT GROWERS’ SEARCH FOR METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVE

MARCH 5, 2007

Issue 1156

HOUSE PANEL FOCUSES ON SPECIALTY CROPS IN FARM BILL HEARING

EVERGLADES STUDY HIGHLIGHTS AG INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SIGN-UP FOR USDA 2005 HURRICANE DISASTER PROGRAMS ENDS MARCH 30

USDA OFFERS LOW-INTEREST EMERGENCY LOANS

YOUR VOTE NEEDED FOR BYLAW CHANGE

STATE AG RESPONSE TRAINING CONFERENCE SCHEDULED

UF-SARASOTA COUNTY EXTENSION TO HOST SMALL FARM WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

Issue 1155

FLORIDA AG LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS TALK FARM BILL, OTHER ISSUES

CITRUS COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON IMPORT TAX ISSUE

CITRUS MUTUAL APPOINTS WELCH TO LEGISLATIVE POST

SWFWMD IRRIGATION WELL BACK-PLUGGING PROGRAM IMPROVES WATER QUALITY

GROWERS TO RECEIVE TAX BREAKS

PBH LAUNCHES “MORE MATTERS” BRAND

LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS MARCH 6

FEBRUARY 19, 2007

Issue 1154

HOUSE AG COMMITTEE BRINGS FARM BILL CONCERNS TO BUDGET COMMITTEE

TACO BELL TO ADD MORE FOOD SAFETY TESTING AT FARM LEVEL

REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR AG CLASSIFICATION IS MARCH 1

VOLUSIA FSA OFFICE RELOCATES DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE

AG IN THE CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING

CITRUS PRODUCERS HEADED TO BRAZIL

COLD WEATHER DAMAGE? LET US KNOW

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Issue 1153

JOHANNS ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 2008 AG BUDGET

UNITED FRESH’S STENZEL TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE

CRIST RELEASES BUDGET PROPOSAL

ALLIANCE HOSTS RECEPTION FOR FARM BILL SUPPORTERS

NEW STUDY EXAMINES CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AFTER SPINACH RECALL

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR DISASTER AID SIGN-UP

GROWERS SHOULD CONSULT SWFWMD FARMS TEAM BEFORE PERMIT RENEWALS

FEBRUARY 5, 2007

JANUARY 8, 2007

110th CONGRESS SWORN IN - GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM

GOV. CRIST CREATES OPEN GOVERNMENT OFFICE

FFVA SERVES FRESH FLORIDA SWEET CORN AT INAUGURAL

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION SPELLS OUT PURPOSES OF CONSERVATION PROGRAM

FLORIDA SWEET CORN TO BE FEATURED ON "MR. FOOD"

CITRUS SEMINAR SCHEDULED

IRIS WALL OF INDIANTOWN NAMED WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AG

JANUARY 1, 2007

“FAST TRACK” IMMIGRATION BILL MAY BE INTRODUCED

STRAWBERRY GROWERS PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING

TECHNIQUE DEVELOPED TO QUICKLY DETECT PATHOGENS IN FOOD

LABOR AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER SOUGHT