Blueberry Trees Could Lend to Machine Harvesting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops

In an effort to reduce production cost of blueberries, researchers are grafting “tree” varieties that would be better suited to machine harvesting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 6, 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Important for Research Efforts in Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Farm bill conference committee member Steve Southerland says that research is an important part of the farm bill, especially for Florida’s struggling citrus crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

House Ag Chair Backs Calls for a Statewide Approach to Water

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From: The News Service of Florida The House isn’t ready to write a check for the Senate’s ambitious $220 million plan intended to help clean and redirect the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee south through the Everglades. Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-Lehigh Acres, said Wednesday the state needs Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Farm Bill Negotiators Claim Progress as Deadline Looms

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Top House and Senate farm bill negotiators emerged from their latest bargaining session on Wednesday only to repeat that progress is continuing to be made. But as the clock ticks down, at least one of the principle negotiators is less than confident. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

California Citrus Growers Experiencing Arctic Blast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Weather

As Florida growers continue to enjoy mild temperatures, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says citrus growers in California will be affected by the arctic blast that is chilling much of the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Food Safety a Top Concern for Floridians

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food safety is near the top of most Floridians’ concerns, behind only the economy and health care. This according to a survey conducted by the University of Florida Center for Public Issues Education. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Deadline; Food Safety

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This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the time-crunched farm bill and reactions to the proposed food safety rules. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024