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A collection of the top editorial stories for the month of November from AgNet Media’s news outlets.

Florida Growers Angered with CDC, FDA E. Coli Announcement

Most have probably seen in the news that there has been another E. coli outbreak. Florida growers are now going to suffer from a dried-up market, even though the tainted lettuce did not come from the state. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the most recent outbreak was reported Oct. 31. Florida growers did not start their harvest until Nov. 7.

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Putnam Testifies Before U.S. International Trade Commission

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. to voice concerns about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s potential negative economic impact on Florida’s produce industry. Get the details.

Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter

Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. Hear more.

Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast

A proposal to implement further nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is continuing to make progress. Get the details.

Decline in Florida Citrus Forecast Figures

The 2018–19 Florida orange forecast released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Nov. 8 is 77 million boxes, down 3 percent from the October forecast. If realized, this forecast will be 71 percent more than last season’s final production. Get the details.

Grower: What’s Helping, and What’s Not, for HLB

Focusing on nutrients and soil issues is helping Lykes Brothers cope with HLB (also known as citrus greening), says John Gose, general manager of the company’s Citrus Division. Hear more.

Lake Okeechobee Fishermen Set the Record Straight on Algae Facts and Fiction

AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper discusses his conversations with Lake Okeechobee fishermen and their take on the green algae issue swirling in the news headlines. Get the rest of the story.

What Exactly Causes Toxic Algae?

Algae blooms are naturally occurring. However, a warming climate, human activities and nutrient inputs from stormwater, agricultural and urban land use, and sewer and septic systems have significantly increased the amount of nutrients available for bloom formation in many environments around the world. Learn more.

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