Researchers Work to Protect Watermelon Health

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

Scientist have been able to sequence and clone a gene believed to confer resistance to the virus in watermelon that seriously affects the commercial production of cucurbit crops worldwide. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA Working on Tax Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said they are working hard on the issue of taxes which will need to be dealt with when Congress returns next year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFB Depends on their Leaders for Guidance and Implementation

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with The Florida Farm Bureau, says the federation is a grassroots organization that relies on its leaders to to assist them in identifying and addressing the concerns of their members. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club returning sponsor of the 2010 HITS

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

OCALA, FL (December 28, 2009)—HITS is proud to announce that the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is returning as a sponsor of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, set to begin at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida on Wednesday January 20. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Rural Development Agency Can Help Producers Add Value to Their Products

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

For producers who may have an idea for ways to add value to their products, USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Dallas Tonsager, says they have grant programs to help get them started. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Powering Up Your Holiday Gifts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

About 40 percent of battery sales occur during the holiday season, which can become a problem from an environmental standpoint. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Trailwalker Program

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Division of Forestry’s Trailwalker program, which awards patches to participants who hike trails in Florida State Forests to achieve various levels of accomplishment. More information is available online by clicking on Trailwalker Program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Nitrogen Loss is an Economical and Environmental Issue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Georgia

Michael Stegmann, President of AGROTAIN International, says that Agrotain is the only product on the market proven to help stop the loss of nitrogen back into the atmosphere, which is a benefit to the producers’ bottom line and the environment. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Potatoes Fighting to be Included on WIC List

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Efforts are ramping up to get potatoes added to the list of fruits and vegetables available to needy women and children through a federal program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024