Why An Expensive Citrus Commission
A Florida citrus editorial questions proposed legislature measures creating a state citrus commission. It criticizes secrecy at Lakeland meetings, bias toward shippers over growers, and argues the Agriculture Department could enforce rules without a new costly body. The piece urges Gov Shultz to propose his own program and warns against “racketeering” by a separate commission.
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State Department of Agriculture
Washington
Florida
Federal Department of Agriculture
Shultz
Commissioner of Agriculture
Moratorium Bill Met with Widespread Florida Opposition
Florida businessmen and Orange county officials voice strong opposition to a proposed moratorium bill. They warn it would hinder public expenditures and deter outside capital, risking Florida's recovery and future expansion. Prominent critics include Wall Street Journal articles and Investment Bankers Association comments.
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F. Burton Smith
Florida
Orlando
Orange County
Huey Long
Wall Street Journal
Investment Bankers Association
Southeastern Watermelon Industry Names Committee
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration mailed ballots to watermelon shippers in Florida Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina to elect four committee members and alternates for each state. Ballots must reach Porter R. Taylor by noon April 20. Mail voting avoids multi state travel. growers vote at state meetings. ballots available at Agricultural Extension Service offices.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Porter R. Taylor
Adjustment Administration
Agricultural Extension Service
Duval Dairymen Find Pasture Reduces Feed Costs
Duval county dairymen report that maintaining at least one acre of improved permanent pasture per cow milked cuts feed bills and boosts profits.
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Duval County
Rehabilitation of Citrus Properties Is Misunderstood
Forrest C. Graves heads citrus rehabilitation under PERA and clarifies funds are not provided to repair all frost damaged groves. The program aims to prevent relief by expanding credit and assisting potential relief cases, with no separate rehabilitation fund. growers can borrow through FCA channels to avert reliance on relief.
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Florida
Forrest C. Graves
PERA
Farm & Grove
Graves
FCA
Mr. Graves
Lawn treatment boosts grass growth in city report
A Palm Beach County agent M A Mounts reports manganese sulphur lawn treatment in the city stimulates grass growth. The observation notes improved vigor and greener turf after application.
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M. A. Mounts
Lake County Far ms Show Big Census Jump since 1930
Preliminary census data indicate Lake County had 2671 farms on January 1, up from about 600 in 1930, an increase of nearly 1981. The rise marks a substantial expansion in agricultural holdings over the decade.
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Census Bureau
Lake County
Florida Cattle Almost Free of Tuberculosis
Dr. A E Wight head of TB eradication reports bovine tuberculosis is nearly eliminated in Florida cattle. In 35169 tested, only 117 infected, infection under one half of one percent. USDA and State Live Stock Sanitary Board continue tests in eight counties, chiefly in the northwest: Escambia Okaloosa Holmes Washington Santa Rosa Walton Polk and Hardee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
A. E. Wight
Bureau Of[animal Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State Live Stock Sanita Board
Escambia
Okaloosa
Holmes
Washington
Santa Rosa
Walton, Polk and Hardee
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Orlando Sentinel Star
Lakeland
Associated Citrus Growers and Shippers
Citrus Commission
Tallahassee
Gov. Sholtz
U. S
Southeastern Watermelon Industry Names Committee
Dupont
Grasselli Chemical Co., Inc
Cleveland, Ohio
E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc
Walker Fertilizer Company, Inc
Orlando, Florida
Silver King Tractor
Silver King
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