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2008


May 12, 2008

Issue 1218

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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

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April 28, 2008

Issue 1216

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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

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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

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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

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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

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March 24, 2008

Issue 1211

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

 

2007

December 31, 2007

Issue 1199

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CALIFORNIA GROWER INITIATIVE GAINS TRACTION

REGULATORS LEARN ABOUT FLORIDA AG ON “REG TOUR”