Acting U S Ag Secty re Farm Bill in “Difficult Situation…”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In these two reports, excerpts from an exclusive interview with Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner during his quick visit to Florida this week. Conner explains concerns he says are holding up Farm Bill progress in Congress. Hear the entire Conner interview in a previous post to this website. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE …

Acting U S Ag Secretary Conner Exclusive re Citrus & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner is traveling heavily these days all over the nation, making talks and engaging agriculture folks in discussions about Farm Bill negotiations that seem logjammed in Congress. In Florida this week to talk citrus issues, and to meet with a national gathering of farm cooperatives going on in Orlando, we appreciate being given exclusive …

FDOC Fresh and Gift Fruit Marketing Details

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia

In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter discusses the recent seasonal gift fruit promotions, and offers comments about Florida’s particular power in fresh fruit marketing programs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

GA Beef Demand is Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Beef demand continues to be strong, which is a fact that one producer in Georgia wants others to realize as he continues to represent the Southeast in helping to work with beef checkoff dollars.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

Opening New Markets for Georgia Products

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Opening new international markets for Georgia products is a priority for former state legislator and current deputy commissioner of agriculture Terry Coleman who talked with specialty crop producers about the potential at the recent SE Fruit and Vegetable conference in Savannah. Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Breaks Ground On New Inspection Facility in Miami

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2008–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today broke ground for the construction of its new 45,000-square-foot plant inspection facility. At this new location, APHIS inspectors will inspect, process and certify the ever-growing number of imported plants arriving in Miami–the nation’s busiest port of entry for propagative plants. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

New Inventions Save Growers Money & Meet Regs Too

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Something different in this post that all fruit and vegetable growers will want to hear about. It can be said that farmers know what farmers need. My cousin Mark DuBois grew up in the family vegetable farming business in south Florida. After years in development his family’s inventions are now helping all kinds of growers meet EPA guidelines for portable …

Propane for Poultry Houses

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

As the International Poultry Expo gets underway this week in Atlanta, the Propane Education and Research Council is turning up the heat on a hot product for poultry producers. Find out more at agpropane.com. Report (1:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

More Peanut Acres Needed

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

As some growers still are trying to decide what to plant this spring, Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission says more peanut acres are going to be needed.  Report (1:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

GA Beef at Trade Shows

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson has information on how this is a busy this time of year for them as they are out attending a variety of trade shows promoting the healthy benefits of beef.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …