FFVA Rap Up

2008


GREENING CONFERENCE COMING
MARY ANN GOSA NAMED IFAS GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR
WAREHOUSE AVAILABLE
FUN SHOOT TO BE HELD DEC. 13
RENEWING YOUR FLEET’S LICENSE PLATES? CONSIDER THE AG TAG

CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY FFVA STATE PAC PREVAIL

AG EXPO FOCUSES ON FOOD SAFETY, FUMIGANT LABEL CHANGES

2009 FFVA BOARD, COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED

UF CALS SEEKS NOMINEES FOR AWARDS

COMMUNITY FOOD PROVIDER SEEKS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

November 3, 2008

Issue 1243

LEON COUNTY JUDGE REJECTS SAVE OUR HOMES CHALLENGE
SOUTHERN REGION IPM CENTER ANNOUNCES SECOND AWARD
SYNGENTA OFFERS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
CENTRAL FLORIDA SECOND HARVEST BENEFITS FROM PMA SUMMIT
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - VOTE

October 27, 2008

Issue 1242

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY CLOSE TO ISSUING A NEW NO-MATCH RULE

SUPPORT FOR MCCAIN DROPS IN RURAL AREAS: POLL

CITRUS COMMISSION APPROVES TAX CUT, BUDGET

HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY CLAIMS IT HAS REACHED THRESHOLDS

FARM TO FUEL EVENT SCHEDULED

DURIVO INSECTICIDE RECEIVES APPROVAL IN KEY VEGETABLE GROWING STATES

AGRITUNITY 2009 TO BE HELD JAN. 24

VOTE FOR TOMATO ART WINNER

October 20, 2008

Issue 1241

FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE TO RISE TO $7.21 PER HOUR

REMINDER: COMMENT PERIOD ENDING SOON ON FUMIGANT CHANGES

USDA ANNOUNCES FARM BILL IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

RIVER BASIN CLEANUP PLAN ON TARGET BUT FUNDING QUESTIONABLE

CITRUS PSYLLID FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

DEP SOLVES WETLAND CRIME

MIDAS® REGISTRATION RENEWED WITH NO TIME LIMIT

PMA FRESH SUMMIT TOWN HALL-STYLE MEETING TO FOCUS ON FOOD SAFETY

FRANK JOHNS RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AT FFVA CONVENTION

FDA TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON TRACEABILITY

ALL CITRUS ACREAGE REDUCED TO 576,577

WELL-ATTENDED LABOR FORUM COVERS MAJOR ISSUES

IFAS TO BE PART OF EFFORT TO FIGHT TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS

September 22, 2008

Issue 1237

CONVENTION SESSIONS TO TACKLE BIG ISSUES
AUCTION TO BENEFIT FARMWORKERS’ CHILDREN
TWO YEAR DROUGHT OVER IN A FLASH
RIVER OF GRASS LAND ACQUISITION UP IN THE AIR
ARIZONA APPEALS COURT AFFIRMS IMMIGRATION LAW
USDA PLANS TO BUY 3.6 MILLION POUNDS OF TOMATOES
GOV. CRIST APPOINTS DOUGLAS THARP TO SWFWMD GOVERNING BOARD
REGISTER FOR AG EXPO TODAY

September 15, 2008

Issue 1236

SFWMD LIFTS EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR AGRICULTURE

DEADLINE APPROACHING TO APPLY FOR WAIVER TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL DISASTERAID PROGRAM

SUGAR DEAL CONTRACT DEADLINE NOT MET

BARBARA CLONTS PASSES AWAY AT 57

IMPROVED OPERATION CLEANSWEEP IS WORKING FOR GROWERS AGAIN

QUARANTINE IN PLACE FOR SOME SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITRUS

LEGISLATORS BAKER AND GRIMSLEY TO RECEIVE HONORS

SFWMD ADOPTS SPECIAL RULES FOR LAKE OKEECHOBEE SERVICE AREA


SFWMD ADOPTS SPECIAL RULES FOR LAKE OKEECHOBEE SERVICE AREA

SOIL FUMIGANT CLUSTER ASSESSMENT DECISIONS PUBLISHED
FLORIDA APPROVES MIDAS REGISTRATION
EPA ESTABLISHES ATRAZINE TOLERANCE FOR LEAFY VEGETABLE CROPS
FLORIDA CITRUS SEASON ENDS; INDUSTRY LOOKS AHEAD
BUY-IN WAIVER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AG DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDERWAY IN NEW FARM BILL

May 12, 2008

Issue 1218

FINAL FARM BILL TO GO TO FULL HOUSE, SENATE

IFAS BUDGET CUT SIX PERCENT

DUPONT RECEIVES REGISTRATION APPROVAL FOR TWO INSECTICIDES

REGGIE BROWN RECEIVES UNITED AWARD FOR FOOD SAFETY EFFORTS

FFVA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BOARD TO MEET JUNE 5 AND 6

THE ANDERSONS, INC. ACQUIRES DOUGLASS FERTILIZER

INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION IN AG LITERACY DAY GROWS

THREE FLORIDA TEACHERS WIN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING ABOUT AGRICULTURE

REMINDER: CITRUS CONFERENCE COMING SOON

May 5, 2008

Issue 1217

SPECIALTY CROP PROVISIONS GENERALLY GOOD IN FINAL FARM BILL

LEGISLATURE AGREES ON BUDGET, WRAPS UP SESSION

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES THREATEN TO SUE EPA OVER POLLUTION LIMITS

SENATE COMMITTEE FAILS TO CONFIRM SWFWMD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CITRUS INDUSTRY TO RECEIVE $2 MILLION FOR PEST AND DISEASE RESEARCH

NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH NOW OFFICIAL

STRAWBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

FSIS OFFERS FOOD SAFETY PODCASTS

April 28, 2008

Issue 1216

PUTNAM, COSTA INTRODUCE FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION

COURT STRIKES DOWN SIGNATURE REVOCATION LAW

PANEL VOTES TO PROCEED WITH PROPERTY TAX-CUT PLAN

CONGRESS APPROVES ONE-WEEK FARM BILL EXTENSION

COMMENTS CLOSED FOR NO-MATCH RULE; FINAL RULING EXPECTED SOON

ONLINE DATABASE HELPS GROWERS WHO MARKET TO CANADA

WEATHER SPOTTERS NEEDED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

April 21, 2008

Issue 1215

TOMATO EXCHANGE’S REGGIE BROWN REBUTS SLAVERY CHARGES

FARM BILL FUNDING STILL UP IN THE AIR

BABCOCK RANCH CONTROVERSY FUELS MOVEMENT TO PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS

DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SPECIALTY CROP GRANT FUNDS PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FDACS AND FNGLA

PRODUCER MEMBERS - PLEASE HELP FFVA’S FUTURE EFFORTS BY RETURNING SURVEY

April 14, 2008

Issue 1214

FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION ON THE HORIZON

CONFEREES HAMMERING OUT COMPROMISE FARM BILL

FLORIDA HOUSE, SENATE PROPOSE LEAN BUDGETS

BRONSON KICKS OFF AG LITERACY DAY

SUMMIT FINDINGS SPUR NATIONAL PLAN TO FIGHT CITRUS GREENING

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ASSESSING TOMATO OPERATIONS

WE NEED YOUR CORRECT E-MAIL ADDRESS

April 7, 2008

Issue 1213

PRODUCER COMMENTS SOUGHT ON PROPOSED H-2A CHANGES

STATE SENATE AG COMMITTEE APPROVES USE OF AUSTRALIAN PINE AS WINDBREAK

SENATE AG COMMITTEE PASSES DEVELOPMENT BILL

SENATE, HOUSE PANELS ANNOUNCE APPROPRIATIONS

FARM BILL MAY CUT PROPOSED CONSERVATION FUNDING

GOV. CRIST ANNOUNCES WATER DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD APPOINTMENTS

AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM SCHEDULED

DUDA’S SUSAN HOWARD HONORED

March 31, 2008

Issue 1212

DHS FILES SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSED RULE REGARDING NO-MATCH REGULATION
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES A 15-DAY EXTENSION FOR H-2A COMMENTS
FLORIDA HOUSE, SENATE PROPOSE IFAS FUNDING AMOUNTS
GUNS AT WORK BILL PASSES HOUSE
HORTICULTURE SOCIETIES TO PRESENT TIMELY SEMINARS
FSU RECEIVES USDA GRANT FOR CLIMATE FORECASTING

March 24, 2008

Issue 1211

FARM BILL PROPOSAL RELEASED, OPPOSED BY SENATE FINANCE CHAIRMAN

COMMITTEE PASSES SWFWMD RESTORATION PROJECT

FDOC PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO FIGHT GREENING, CANKER

SAVE THE DATE - FFVA 2008 CONVENTION

FEINSTEIN TO FILE ‘EMERGENCY’ GUEST WORKER BILL

March 17, 2008

Issue 1210

CONGRESS EXTENDS CURRENT FARM BILL UNTIL APRIL 18

COMMENTS ON H-2A CHANGES DUE MARCH 31

USDA RAISES CITRUS FORECAST

VOLUNTEERS INVITED TO READ FOR AG LITERACY DAY

WATER WORKSHOP SERIES TO WRAP UP

CITRUS SUMMIT ZEROES IN ON GREENING

FFVA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

March 10, 2008

Issue 1209

AG LEADERS MEET WITH UF PRESIDENT OVER BUDGET CUTS

HARDEE COMMISSION DEALS BLOW TO HOUSING

FARM BILL DEADLINE MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO MEET

EU ANNOUNCES NEW HARMONIZED MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR SPECIALTY CROP GRANTS

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PRODUCE RIPENING AND ETHYLENE CONTROL WORKSHOP

March 3, 2008

Issue 1208

PROPOSED AMENDMENT COULD END MOST SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS

FARM BILL STILL ELUSIVE

DOL PUBLISHES NEW H-2A WAGE RATE

STUDY SAYS AG AND RELATED INDUSTRIES PLAY VITAL ROLE IN STATE’S ECONOMY

CITRUS HALL OF FAME OF FLORIDA CELEBRATION IS MARCH 7

SOUTH FLORIDA GROWER WATER WORKSHOPS COMING UP

CITRUS GREENING SUMMIT SCHEDULED

February 25, 2008

Issue 1207

USDA ECONOMIST OFFERS AG PREDICTIONS

HOMEOWNERS WIN CITRUS CANKER CASE

PUBLICATION SURVEYS GROWERS ON POTENTIAL IFAS BUDGET CUTS

LABOR BULLETIN OUTLINES PROPOSED H-2A CHANGES

TURFGRASS FIELD REP NEEDED

FFVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

February 18, 2008

Issue 1206

FFVA AND FLORIDA AG INDUSTRY WORKING TO PROTECT IFAS BUDGET

SENATE PRESENTING FARM BILL COUNTEROFFER TO HOUSE AG COMMITTEE

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE ADVISES SHARING MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND MARKETING ORDERS

HUGH ENGLISH INDUCTED INTO AG HALL OF FAME

FFVA GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BULLETINS TO BEGIN

SYMPOSIUM TO ADDRESS MANAGEMENT OF WEATHER RISKS

February 11, 2008

Issue 1205

BUSH ADMINISTRATION AIMS TO OVERHAUL H-2A PROGRAM

SENATE FARM BILL CONFERENCE MEMBERS NAMED, PROCESS MOVING FORWARD

PAC SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT A SUCCESS

STUART RE-APPOINTED TO TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SIGN-UP UNDER WAY FOR CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS

SAVE THE DATE - USDA HORTICULTURE RESEARCH LAB TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

February 4, 2008

Issue 1204

GROWERS OFFER VIEWS ON DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS REFERENDUM

AG SECRETARY SWORN IN, FARM BILL FATE STILL UNDETERMINED

GOV. CRIST SUPPORTS ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY FUNDING

PASCO COUNTY CONSIDERS BAN ON PROPANE CANNONS

CITRUS EXPO SEEKS GROWER INPUT

REMINDER: MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY MEETING

REMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN AG LITERACY DAY

January 28, 2008

Issue 1203

SUNSET COMMITTEE LOOKS AT FUTURE OF CITRUS DEPARTMENT

SCHAFER EXPECTED TO BE NEXT USDA CHIEF

CITRUS SHOW FOCUSES ON CHALLENGES

CITRUS HALL OF FAME TO INDUCT THREE

ORIGINAL FLORIDA TOURISM TASK FORCE TO HOST AGRITOURISM EXPERT

FUNDRAISING CLAYS SHOOT TO OFFER OUTSTANDING PRIZES

MARKETING PROFESSIONAL NEEDED

January 21, 2008

Issue 1202

FFVA BOARD HEARS CENTURY COMMISSION REPORT, HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY UPDATE

GROUNDWORK LAID FOR TRACEABILITY INITIATIVE

FFVA BOARD MEMBER TO BE FEATURED IN CNN IMMIGRATION STORY

BURGER KING MAY LOOK TO OTHER REGIONS FOR TOMATOES

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TO LET FARMERS FILL SMALL WETLANDS

IFAS OFFERS CLASSES FOR WOMEN IN AG

January 14, 2008

Issue 1201

FARM BILL MOVING TOWARD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

FLORIDA WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY MEETING SCHEDULED

INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WELCOME AT SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT

FFVA.COM FEATURES NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

January 7, 2008

Issue 1200

FLORIDA SHIVERS; TRUCKING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

CBP APPOINTS AG OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT CHIEF

SWUCA CALIBRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING; EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE

FUNDRAISER TO AFFECT FUTURE OF FLORIDA AG

SIGNUP BEGINS FOR CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS

DALE CALHOUN NAMED TO STATE LEGISLATIVE POST

POST-HARVEST ANALYST NEEDED