Has America’s Food Industry Become to Dependent on Migrant Labor?

Dan Agri View

What would happen to food production without them?  Everett Griner looks at this situation and tells us what is really ahead for this.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

WATER SHORTAGE ENFORCEMENT?!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

Just got a note on this from a trusted source in South Florida. Thought we’d pass it along… Please note that the Water Management District will be sending field inspectors out this weekend to look for growers violating the ban on weekend withdrawals from the regional water management system. The Caloosahatchee River is of particular interest because of the high …

Accepting Aid for Cattlemen in High Plains

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

A disaster relief effort has been put together by the NCBA for cattle producers in the high plains states.  Report (1:30 wma) To learn more about making a donation, Click Here Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weather Affects Fed Cattle Trade

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Wintry weather conditions in the plains states has again played havic with any fed cattle trading this week.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Board Promotes New Products

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

New products using peanuts are being promoted by the National Peanut Board.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Savannah Hosts S E Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference

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

Gary Cooper reports on the activities during the annual Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference held this past weekend. Also in this report, information on another citrus “greening” identification training class to be held in Sebring January 10, where two CEU credits will be offered for attending growers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

AFBF Meeting to Set 2007 Policies

Randall Weiseman General

Farmers and ranchers from around the country will be deciding the marching orders for the nation’s largest general farm organization next week at the 88th annual American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Salt Lake City. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Woman of the Year in Florida Ag

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that Iris Pollock Wall of Indiantown has been selected to receive the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award for 2006. “Iris Wall is a lifelong cattlewoman and rancher and a talented businesswoman,” Bronson said. “She is a living representative of the history of agriculture in our state. She spent her youth …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about tthe Department’s Division of Forestry using biodiesel fuel in some of its heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2006/10112006.html Information about Commissioner Bronson’s Farm-to-Fuel initiative can be founds at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/farmtofuel.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Citrus Updates from Around the World, Nation, and State

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In today’s report, guava trees may be the answer to a cure for greening, cost is not the number one reason for skipping on fruits and vegetables, and an important meeting date for Florida citrus growers. Report (1:47 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024