Not only did the event include industry speakers but also included a panel discussion with food industry executives regarding key issues facing Oklahoma's value-added processors. FAPC event brings food industry issues to the forefront. Rendering, workers' compensation, hiring, transportation of product in rural communities, and insurance and liability in bigger cities were some of the issues of concern that were discussed during the event. Some of the projects that PCOM is working on with...

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We can expand this high-wage, high-tech industry by substantially increasing our investment in the industry. First, the concept of using taxpayer money to attract private industry is hardly ''subsidized welfare. Louisiana's film industry has actually grown even bigger, despite Katrina's devastating effect on the rest of state's economy. I have recommended spending $75 million for each of the next three years to attract film and entertainment productions to Florida. Do tax incentives really...

secretary of agriculture, and farmers most likely will ask Gov. The state usually has the second-highest peach production in the nation behind California, and the peach industry grosses approximately $40 million annually. Early reports from farmers and agriculture field agents indicate the state s entire peach crop has been damaged. But some farmers were able to salvage their crops. Teams of agricultural agents and farmers are crossing the state to assess the damage, Rentiers said....

Canola primed for a comeback; Rising prices, renewed buying competition gives farmers another planting option JIM ALGIE Local News - Thursday, April 05, 2007 @ 12:00 The return to production of a second canola seed crushing operation in Ontario increases planting options for area farmers, Ontario Canola Growers Association president Brian Wiley says. Canola primed for a comeback; Rising prices, renewed buying competition gives farmers another planting option JIM ALGIE Local News -...