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  1. Lupus and other autoimmune diseases linked to insecticide exposure- read more http://ow.ly/Epus
  2. A new study shows exposure during pregnancy to even small amounts of pesticides can have adverse effects http://ow.ly/DuUq
  3. Due to consumer outcry the USDA is finally considering new regulations for the labeling term "natural" - it's about time! http://ow.ly/DnaX
  4. Just talked with chef Frank at Walt Disney's Wave restaurant and they are going to feature us as their local organic grower in January.
  5. Miles McEvoy is the new director for the National Organic Program. His experience as a certifier will be good for upholding integrity.
  6. Fight the flu with Uncle Matt's Organic orange juice. It has a full days supply of vitamin C, and it's packed with natural antioxidants.
  7. We're expecting rain in Central FL this week from hurricane Ida. We need the rain but not the wind. Wind scarring can be a problem.
  8. Whole Foods looks to have turned the corner with earnings up 46% and sales up almost 3% for the fourth quarter. http://ow.ly/zYzO
  9. We'ill begin picking tangerines & red grapefruit next week. Our first grapefruit are the Flame variety and the interior flesh is dark red.
  10. USDA Deputy Secrectary Kathleen Merrigan announced $19 million in grants for organic ag research. Organic farmers rejoice http://ow.ly/yWcc
  11. The Asian citrus psyllid has been detected in California. The psyllid is the vector for spreading Citrus Greening http://ow.ly/yCfh
  12. The House Horticulture & Organic Ag Subcommittee is holding a hearing on Title X of the Farm Bil regarding NOP funds http://ow.ly/x459
  13. This is the first week of our citrus season, and I can't wait to share our harvest. We'll start with early navels and tangerines.
  14. A study shows high intake of folic acid may reduce the chances of breast cancer. Our OJ has 15% RDA of folate. Read more http://ow.ly/vxkD
  15. Our Whole Foods national roll-out is on the way this month. We should be on all shelves (less Mid Atlantic) by the end of this month.
  16. Proposed Ag appropriations language reached in the US House and Senate includes nearly $7 million for the National Organic Program.
  17. For a good place to learn about all the facts of orange juice visit the site developed by the Department of Citrus http://ow.ly/uane
  18. The annual USDA crop forecast estimates the Florida orange crop will be reduced 14.5 percent to 136 million boxes http://ow.ly/u0Wo
  19. Uncle Matt's featured in First Monday Magazine in an article about organic growth: http://bit.ly/hERB5
  20. Coming soon: 3 & 4 lb. fruit in bags this fall. From juicy oranges to ruby red grapefruit, you'll be sure to bite into something you like.