Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Important Farm Bill Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As farmers are happy to finally have farm legislation in place, American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says for specialty crop growers there is one specific program authorized by the farm bill that makes a huge impact on the entire industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …

UMA’a

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Immigration May Have to Wait for Lame Duck Session

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

Immigration reform is a top priority for the agricultural sector, but American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says if we see anything accomplished this year, it will likely be after the mid-term elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UF/IFAS Expecting Good Budget Year for 2014 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, expects the Florida Legislature to agree upon a budget this session that will allow the college to maintain strong momentum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Disconnect in Consumer Perception of Sugary Versus Sweet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Sugar

Matt Salois, economist with the Florida Department of Citrus, explains a recent University of Florida study that took a look at the consumers perception of 100 percent fruit juices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Peach Crop Thriving With Optimum Chill Hours

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

Thanks to temperatures that have already hovered near or below freezing throughout Georgia on numerous nights this year, peach trees are thriving with their needed cooling hours. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Water Wars

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Who should control water rights? That is a question a lot of people are asking. Today, Everett Griner looks at some solutions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Family Farms

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The future of family farms is solid. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024