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Florida Orange Numbers and NCBA Blasts Biden
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Florida all orange forecast numbers are in, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden for sweeping designations on millions of grazing acres at Utah National Monuments.
Hundley to Florida Ag HOF and Average U.S. Gas Prices Down
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Florida Ag Commissioner Fried announces John L. Hundley 2022 Florida Ag Hall of Fame inductee, and Average U.S. Gas Price is down slightly.
Citrus Tree Nutrition and Carbon Market Interest
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Proper nutrition for disease damaged citrus trees in critical for productivity, and study show farmer interest in carbon markets lacking.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
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NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Fried on CFAP2 Applications and Vilsack on African Swine Fever
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encourages CFAP2 applications, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
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Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
Mexican Imports to Florida and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried concerned about Mexican produce imports to Florida, and apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Fried Applauds SNAP Increase and NCBA Convention Wraps Up
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried applauds USDA's re-evaluation and increase of SNAP benefits, and NCBA convention held in Nashville where beef demand was the hot topic.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
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Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
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Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
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University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
Florida Sends Firefighters West and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
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Florida Ag Commission Nikki Fried deploys firefighters west to battle wildfires, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever to U.S. shores.
Army Worms in Alabama and EPA OK's Herbicide Paraquat for 15 years
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Army worms make their way across Alabama and the South, and EPA okay's herbicide Paraquat for another 15-years.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
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The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
Florida Fuel Plan for Hurricane Season and Vilsack Promises More Relief
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encouraging a fuel plan for hurricane season, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more pandemic relief is on the way.
Florida's Home Field AGvantage and Hennebelle Georgia State Veterinarian
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Florida Farm Bureau to celebrate Home Field AGvantage this fall with two premier Ag Day events, and Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle appointed new Georgia State Veterinarian.
90% of Florida Farms Small and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
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USDA benchmark shows 90% of Florida farms are considered small, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on year-round E15 legislation.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
More Pomegranates in Florida and FCA Best Place to Work
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A University of Florida professor wants to bring more pomegranate growing to Florida, and Farm Credit Administration scores Best Place to Work in Federal Government.
Tropical Storm Claudette Relief and Private Property Rights Victory
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Aid is coming from the USDA for victims of Tropical Storm Claudette, and California law allowing labor organizers to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.