Florida Tropical Fruit Workshop and National Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**What conditions are ideal for farmers to successfully grow tropical fruit in Florida?
Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Ag Sciences say this question is a big concern as they communicate with new and potential growers.
UF faculty and the Miami-Dade Extension office are hosting a free workshop this Thursday titled, “Climate Risk and Opportunities for Tropical and Subtropical Crops Production in Florida.”
Go to the UF-IFAS website to register for live or virtual attendance … www.trec.ifas.ufl.edu
www.morningagclips.com/may-9-workshop-for-tropical-fruit-production-in-florida/
**The National Agricultural Aviation Association is participating in Ag on the Mall at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this week.
Themed the Future of Food and Farming, it showcases America’s equipment manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and innovators all working to drive the tradition of doing more with less environmental impact.
The NAAA will display a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter equipped with a liquid spray system for applying crop protection materials.
**The U.S. government is collecting samples of ground beef from retail stores in states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle.
Reuters says the government is confident the meat supply is safe.
Both the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have said the overall public health risk is low, but it is higher for those with exposure to infected animals.
