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Putnam Leaves Sunday for Panama Mission

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2014 Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam will leave Sunday for Panama City, Panama, on a three-day mission that will include seeking to expand Florida growers’ access to the Central American nation. Also, the mission will include reviewing trade opportunities with the expansion of

Researching the Use of LED’S to Cut Cost for Greenhouse Growers

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2014 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Energy is a big input cost for greenhouse growers, and now researchers are looking to LED’s an an alternative to high-energy lighting sources Download Audio

Farm Tag Bill in Alabama Legislature for 2014 Session

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2014 Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session officially kicked off January 14, and for a quick summary of one of the major agricultural issues this session we have Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Download Audio

Georgia Legislative Session Off to a Fast Start

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2014 Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia’s Legislative Session started January 13th and Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says there are already a couple of issues concerning the ag sector. Download Audio

Changes in the Farm Home

Dan January 24, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner looks at some of the changes that have taken place in the farm home. Download Audio

Congress Calls for Inclusion of White Potatoes in WIC

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2014 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The fiscal year 2014 omnibus appropriations bill directs the USDA to amend regulations so that all varieties of fresh, whole or cut vegetables can be included in the WIC fresh produce vouchers. Download Audio

Florida Continues to Fight Freezes

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2014 Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite the mild start, Florida growers have now battled several successive freezes as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it looks like it could be a long winter. Download Audio

Artic Air Mass Brings Cold Temperatures to Florida

Randall Weiseman January 22, 2014 Ag "Outdoors", Cattle, Citrus, Equine, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …

Would You Like an Avocado With That?

Randall Weiseman January 22, 2014 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

A new study has found that adding half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help those who are overweight reduce their desire to eat after a meal. Download Audio

Deeper Water

Dan January 22, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The import-export trade has hit a snag. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

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Final H-2A Farmworker Protection Rule Announced
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to strengthen protections for farmworkers. The rule targets vulnerability and abuses experienced by workers under the H-2A program. The H-2A program allows employers to hire temporary foreign agricultural workers. Among other things, the final rule: The final rule is effective on June 28, 2024. However, H-2A applications […]
Gulf Citrus Growers Association Closes Doors
Wayne Simmons, president of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA), sent the following letter to the group’s membership on May 6 to announce the association will be ceasing operations: “For nearly 40 years, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association has represented the citrus growers of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties with professional integrity, dedication […]