Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
Monday Apr 19th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. April is a sure sign of spring in the Sunshine State and the best time to find ripe Florida blueberries.
Patricio Muñoz, University of Florida assistant professor, developed Florida’s newest blueberry variety called the “sentinel,” in honor of Florida blueberry pioneer Alto Straughn.
Muñoz tells www.floridafarmbureau.org the sentinel provides farmers a new opportunity to produce during the best market window and the sweet berry ranked high in University taste tests.
www.floridafarmbureau.org/news/florida-blueberry-season-kicks-off-with-new-uf-ifas-variety/
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
Monday Apr 19th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. Pistachio production and processing pumps more than $5 billion into the California economy, according to a new study commissioned by the American Pistachio Growers.
It says the pistachio business generates more than 47,000 full-time-equivalent jobs, with almost $2.5 billion in labor income.
The report says farmer investment in new pistachio acreage has helped boost the economic impact. Ranchers are keeping a wary eye on a proposed Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
According to www.agrimarketing.com, animal-welfare advocates are trying to place the Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation, or PAUSE, initiative on the November 2022 ballot.