Farmers are learning from farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio
Immigration Reform Under Shadow of Other Government Issues
Immigration reform has fallen under the shadow of another government issue, healthcare. Download Audio
Putnam Plans Trip to Panama Canal
From The News Service of Florida: Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is heading to Panama later this month with a coalition of growers and port officials to observe the ongoing widening of the Panama Canal and to promote Florida’s farm products. “When those ships unload Asian products, what
No Winter Vacation for Farmers
While some schools and businesses have closed in response to the polar vortex, for the American farmer, there is no such thing as a winter day off. Download Audio
Southeastern Farmers Need Certainty of Farm Bill
Whether it is for research funding, resolution of the WTO cotton case or just the certainty to plant crops, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack notes that it is definitely time for a new farm bill. Download Audio
Wind Burn the Concern for Veggies
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, says that while there may have been some damage to winter vegetable crops in the deep South, for the most part the deep freeze has left crops unscathed. Download Audio
New Webinar Series for Produce Industry
A new webinar series will tackle a new topic on key issues impacting the produce industry each month. Download Audio
FFA
This is a national name of pride. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference
The 2014 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference will take place this coming weekend as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Florida Specialty Crops Survive Season’s First Real Taste of Winter
The chilly temperatures that invaded Florida for the first time this year have done little to no harm to our specialty crops. Download Audio