More USDA reports about the new Fresh Shipping Rules for FL Fruit

Dan Citrus

USDA did a couple radio news stories for nationwide airing about the new fresh fruit shipping regulations for Florida fruit.  This is one of those features as provided by USDA’s radio staff in Washington DC.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NY Board of Trade Soon to Launch New “NFC” Futures & Options Contracts

Dan Citrus

New York Board of Trade officials announces its intention to start offering futures and options contracts on “Not From Concentrate” orange juice later this year.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Raw Truth About Chicken Entrees

Randall Weiseman Poultry

Some oven-ready chicken entrees are causing consumer confusion, but USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is working to solve the issue. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Extension Would Help Sugar Growers

Randall Weiseman Sugar

Sugar industry representatives heard this week that support may be growing for an extension to the current farm bill and sugar policy. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Hot Line

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has established a toll-free hotline for Alabama farmers in need of disaster assistance due to the drought. The number is 800-951-1275. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Successful Produce Promotions

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Three produce marketing campaigns conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services helped increase retail sales of Florida-grown agricultural products by $394.4 million over last year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Report from USDA Radio Services re New Fresh Fruit Shipping Regulations

Dan Citrus

USDA Radio Services report about the new fresh fruit shipping regulations features FDACS spokesperson Liz Compton.  Report (2:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Controlling Citrus Psyllid – Expert Advice from UF/IFAS

Dan Citrus

As part of a DuPont Crop Protection sponsored series “Ask the Citrus Expert”, Dr Michael Rogers of UF/IFAS discusses advice on controlling the citrus psyllid pest as a means of controlling the spread of Citrus Greening disease.  Report (2:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Supplemental Aids

Randall Weiseman General

A supplement a day could help keep the doctor away, especially if you are too busy to eat right all the time. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Bioenergy Conference Success

Randall Weiseman Energy, Georgia

Over 600 people attended the Bioenergy Conference in Tifton last week – one of them was Tyron Spearman who talked with one of the organizers. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024