Fresh From Florida Followers and USMEF Spring Confernece
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture are pleased to announce that more than 1.5 million consumers now follow the ‘Fresh From
Florida’ Program on social media, are signed up for a Fresh From Florida newsletter, participated in the Jr. Chef
University, or joined the ‘Fresh From Florida’ Club.
That shows an increase of 1-million online followers since January of 2023.
**The U.S. Meat Export Federation wrapped up its Spring Conference with a discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies that have helped expand demand for U.S. red meat in Asian and Latin American markets.
Panelists included USMEF vice president, Jihae Yang who shared insights from Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.
The conference kicked off with a focus on the rapid growth of U.S. red meat exports to China, Saudi Arabia and other key markets.
**Frank Mitloehner, air quality specialist, professor and director of the CLEAR Center at UC-Davis, will be the new chair of the Department of Animal Sciences, which has the highest undergraduate enrollment in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Dean, Ashley Stokes called Mitloehner a distinguished member of the faculty who’s had a significant impact in animal agriculture, environmental sustainability and public engagement.
www.morningagclips.com reports Mitloehner’s appointment took effect June 1st.
www.morningagclips.com/clear-center-director-frank-mitloehner-named-animal-science-chair/
