scholarly journals 'I Can't Meet That Deadline': Implications of New Truck Driver Hours of Service Regulations for Florida Agriculture

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Beilock
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Truck Driver ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Reliable Transport

In 1939, the U.S. Federal Government established regulations limiting the number of hours that truck drivers could drive and be on duty. These are known as Hours of Service Regulations (HOSR). In response to concerns about fatigue-related accidents, the U.S. Congress mandated studies in 1995 to determine how HOSR could be improved. Eight years, many millions of dollars, and over 53,000 public comments later the revised HOSR came into effect on January 4, 2004. Over 99% of all Florida produce and ornamentals shipped outside of the state are delivered by truck. Rapid and reliable transport for these highly valued perishables is essential. In this paper, the revised HOSR is described and some assessments are made of its effect on trucking. This is EDIS document, FE542, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published March 2005. 

scholarly journals Are We Running Out of Truck Drivers?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Beilock
Keyword(s):  
Labor Force ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
The U.S

Florida is almost totally dependent upon trucking for interstate shipments of its agricultural products, as well as for receiving many of the inputs for its industries and consumers. Since at least the early 1980s, there have been growing concerns over the ability of the U.S. labor force to supply drivers. If there is a persistent and growing shortfall in the supply of drivers, costs to Florida's industries (agricultural and non-agricultural) and consumers will rise. This is EDIS document, FE539, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published March 2005.

scholarly journals Use of Telone II and Temik 15G to Improve Yields and Returns of Cotton Grown in Northwest Florida Fields Infested with Root-Knot Nematodes

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Zimet ◽  
J. L. Smith ◽  
R. A. Kinloch ◽  
Jimmy R. Rich ◽  
Timothy D. Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Crop Rotation ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Root Knot Nematodes ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Nematode Management ◽  
Agronomic Crops

In Florida, nematicides are the most viable nematode management option because many growers only produce monoculture cotton and the low prices of other agronomic crops in the state make crop rotation expensive. The two primary nematicides used and recommended in Florida are Telone II and Temik 15G (Kinloch and Rich, 2000). This is EDIS document FE 318, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published November 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe318

scholarly journals Commodity Outlook 2003: The U.S. Economy

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Van Blokland
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Economic Trends ◽  
The U.S

According to Karl Poehl, "Americans are always worried about economic trends, suggesting that it is something of a national neurosis” (Poehl, 2002). This brief article attempts to address that neurosis.  This is EDIS document FE370, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published February 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe370

scholarly journals Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Local Government Structuring

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Olexa ◽  
Aaron Leviten ◽  
Kelly Samek
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
State Laws

The laws of local governments are called ordinances. These local laws have the authority of the state behind them and you can be prosecuted for violating them, much the same as state laws. Local governments have procedural protections similar to those of the state, but these may vary among the local governments. The legislature can also affect local policy and issues through the passage of special laws that apply only to a certain locale. This is EDIS document FE456, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe456

scholarly journals A Primer on Exporting to Belize

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina D. Storz ◽  
Timothy G. Taylor ◽  
Gary F. Fairchild
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Direct Foreign Investment ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Department Of State ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Investment Opportunities ◽  
The U.S

Every year the U.S. Department of State publishes extensive Country Commercial Guides for a large number of countries. These guides provide a great deal of information useful to individuals interested in developing exports markets either through direct exports or through direct foreign investment. This paper provides an abridged version of the Country Commercial Guide for Belize as well as supplemental information of direct relevance to agribusiness firms It is hoped that the information contained in this report provides a useful starting point for individuals interested in exploring export or investment opportunities in Belize. This is EDIS document FE503, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published February 2005.

scholarly journals Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: State Agency Structuring

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Olexa ◽  
Aaron Leviten ◽  
Kelly Samek
Keyword(s):  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
State Agency ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
University Of Florida

The majority of Floridas state agencies have similar structures. Most agencies maintain their headquarters in Tallahassee and have regional offices throughout the state. Within each agency, there are various divisions, each with its own set of duties. Examples of such divisions include administration, permitting, enforcement, and public information. Within each division is a structure of even greater specificity—the bureau. These handle many of the divisional duties at a more local level. This is EDIS document FE455, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe455

scholarly journals U.S.-Cuban Agricultural Trade: Present Realities and Future Prospects

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Messina, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Agricultural Trade ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Finance Committee ◽  
The U.S

Testimony presented before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee by William A. Messina, Jr. on September 4, 2003. This is EDIS document FE438, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published November 2003.

scholarly journals 2003 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers: Farm Labor Contractor Registration and Testing [State]

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leo C. Polopolus ◽  
Michael T. Olexa ◽  
Fritz Roka ◽  
Carol Fountain
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
State Standards ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Farm Labor ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Farm labor contractor registration and testing regulations establish state standards and registration procedures for farm labor contractors (crew chiefs) operating in the State of Florida. This is EDIS document FE397, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published July 2003. This information is included in Circular 1200, Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers. FE397/FE397: 2017 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers: Farm Labor Contractor Registration and Testing [State] (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Do Freight Rates for Produce and Ornamentals Cover Costs?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Beilock
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Motor Carrier ◽  
Freight Rates ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Over 99% of Florida's interstate produce and ornamentals shipments are by truck. As such, it is important to Florida agriculture that these carriers be financially viable. At the same time, shipper/receivers are interested in paying the least cost possible for haulage. They are also interested in having reliable motor carrier service, which is only possible if freight rates are sufficient to cover costs. In this report, the adequacy of freight rates paid for produce and ornamentals movements out of Florida and freight rates received for complementary haulage into the state will be examined. Data come from a 2001/2002 survey of over 1,600 drivers of semis as they exited the Florida Peninsula (Appendix; Beilock, 2004).  This is EDIS document, FE541, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published March 2005. 

scholarly journals Assistance for Florida's Rural Communities: The Florida Resource Directory

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mulkey ◽  
Henry Cothran
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Assistance Programs

Local communities, as well as organizations and businesses within those communities, often need information about the types of assistance programs available through state and federal government. In response to this need in Florida, the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development maintains the Florida Resource Directory. This is EDIS document FE425, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published August 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe425  

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