Category Archive

Immigration May Have to Wait for Lame Duck Session

Randall Weiseman March 13, 2014 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Immigration reform is a top priority for the agricultural sector, but American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says if we see anything accomplished this year, it will likely be after the mid-term elections. Download Audio

UF/IFAS Expecting Good Budget Year for 2014 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman March 13, 2014 Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, expects the Florida Legislature to agree upon a budget this session that will allow the college to maintain strong momentum. Download Audio

Healthy Foods

Dan March 13, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains the demand for fresh foods ids still growing. Download Audio

Disconnect in Consumer Perception of Sugary Versus Sweet

Randall Weiseman March 12, 2014 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Sugar

Matt Salois, economist with the Florida Department of Citrus, explains a recent University of Florida study that took a look at the consumers perception of 100 percent fruit juices. Download Audio

Georgia Peach Crop Thriving With Optimum Chill Hours

Randall Weiseman March 12, 2014 Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

Thanks to temperatures that have already hovered near or below freezing throughout Georgia on numerous nights this year, peach trees are thriving with their needed cooling hours. Download Audio

Water Wars

Dan March 11, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Who should control water rights? That is a question a lot of people are asking. Today, Everett Griner looks at some solutions. Download Audio

Family Farms

Dan March 10, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The future of family farms is solid. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio

Still Watching Clean Water Act Proposal

Randall Weiseman March 7, 2014 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The agriculture industry is still closely watching the EPA for any sign of what it might do with its proposed Clean Water Act rule. Download Audio

Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

Randall Weiseman March 6, 2014 Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Young chefs are encouraged to get creative and get cooking for the third annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Download Audio

Commissioner Putnam, Florida Cabinet Recognize Southern Craft Creamery

Randall Weiseman March 6, 2014 Dairy, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Cabinet recognized a Marianna-based small business, Southern Craft Creamery, for being named Garden & Gun’s overall winner of the fourth annual “Made in the South” awards. Southern Craft Creamery’s handcrafted ice cream is made from their family-owned dairy.