Lab Test Show that Salmonella Can Reach Tomato Through Leaves

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

New research has found that in a lab setting salmonella bacteria can enter tomato plants through intact leaves, travel through the plant and end up in the fruit itself. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA Concerned about GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Colin Woodall, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, has an update on their concerns with USDA’s modified sections of the proposed GIPSA rule and it’s possible impact on cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Consumers View of Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The Center for Food Integrity has released results of its annual Consumer Trust Research survey finding that consumer confidence in America’s food safety system is slipping a bit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

2011 Exports Exceed the Record and Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

During this year’s annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was excited to announce the final analysis for fiscal year 2011 exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

SURE Signup Starts Monday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA wants to remind growers about a signup that starts this coming Monday as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peace River Citrus Growers Will Learn at USDA Lab and on Bus

Dan Citrus, Florida

When Peace River Valley Citrus Growers take a Nov. 22 bus tour to the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, they’ll get a full day of education. Peace River Executive Director Barbara Carlton explains in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …

Home Grown

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us that there are veggies now grown in all 50 states. Yes, that even includes Alaska! Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Specialty Crops on the Agenda for Upcoming Trade Missions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be traveling to Vietnam and China this month in an effort to strengthen bilateral trade relations and on the agenda are talks regarding specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Grower Explains Why We Have a Shortage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

There have been various reports out that prices paid to farmers is the reason for increased costs of peanut products but a grower from Georgia wants to address that misconception. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024