TODAY'S INDUSTRY HEADLINES

July 29, 2010


Citrus disease fight goes to Congress
The Packer ... July 28, 2010

Discovery of medfly leads to fruit quarantine
South Florida Sun-Sentinel ... July 28, 2010

Arizona immigration ruling provides relief to some in South Florida, but hope to opponents
Palm Beach Post ... July 29, 2010

Winn-Dixie to close 30 stores, cut 120 jobs
Reuters ... July 27, 2010

Food registry is working, FDA says
CQ Politics ... July 27, 2010



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A weekly newsletter for producer members of FFVA

JULY 23, 2010

FFVA member asks House panel for help in fighting
   non-native pests
FDA plowing through 500+ comments on 
   produce safety regulations
USDA to acquire northern Everglades land
   for preservation
FDACS introduces Specialty Fruit and Nut BMP Manual
Inspire Super label approved
Florida Chamber files complaint against
   Hometown Democracy
Tractor sales up as EPA restrictions approach

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