Posts Tagged by Salmonella
Ag in the news
| March 13, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, News, Produce |
Found floating around the net this week: Ethanol producers are lobbying to raise the ethanol blend in gasoline from 10% to 15%. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are all about it. North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture Roger Johnson was elected president of the National Farmers Union earlier this week. It is… continue reading
News for the week
| February 27, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, Farms, News |
Things going on this week: The Department recognized three North Florida farms as Pioneer Century Family Farms. This means that each of these farms has remained in the same family for at least 100 years. Congratulations to the Gable property and M & S Farms in Jackson County and the Johnson Homestead in Hamilton County! Florida has… continue reading
Ag in the News
| February 20, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, News |
This week in the news: Floridians are applying for food stamps at record-breaking rates. Almost half a million more people signed up for food stamps this year, a 29% increase. In politcal news, Adam Putnam has officially kicked off his campaign for Florida Agriculture Commissioner and Michelle Obama thanked USDA employees. Do you live near a fast food restaurant? This new study suggests… continue reading
Ag in the News Weekly Roundup
| February 13, 2009 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, News |
The Department launched a new website this week that focuses on the seasonal availability of Florida’s ag commodities! US Farm Income to Drop 20 Percent in 2009 – Reuters, Feb 12, 2009 Canadian trade delegation to visit Florida – Feb 11, 2009, Southeast Farm Press Florida Tomato supply gap to hit markets in March - The Packer,… continue reading
Ag in the news – Weekly Roundup
| February 6, 2009 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, News |
Agriculture headlines in the news this week: Adam Putnam plans to run for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (Miami Herald) The Florida Farm to School program was unveiled this week (Santa Rosa ‘s Press Gazette) Senators are calling for stricter food safety regulations after the recent peanut salmonella outbreak (LA Times) Freezing temperatures once again threatened… continue reading
Eat a PB&J!
| January 23, 2009 | Posted by erin under Agriculture, News |
In support of our Florida Peanut farmers and to show that I am an educated consumer, I packed one large, whole-wheat, peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich for lunch today. All food poisoning outbreaks are scary but knowing the facts can help alleviate confusion and fear. One fact many consumers do not realize about the… continue reading
