Government Shutdown Could Affect Produce Harvest

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Mike Carlton, director of Labor Relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, explains how the closing of the office of foreign labor certification could have a major impact on the Florida fruit and veggie harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on What’s In Season

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Fruits, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season is the key to planning menus and creating shopping lists. To see what produce is in season in October and print out a list, click on, Produce Available in October. To view a chart showing produce availability for …

Pineapples

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Do you think the pineapple is native to Hawaii? If so, guess again. Everett Griner tells us some history on the origin of the pineapple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Results of Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey

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

According to American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey, the total cost of 16 food that could be used to prepare one or more meals, is up three percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Produce Industry Leaders Got a Close Look at Congressional Disarray

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

Produce industry leaders were in Washington earlier this week for the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Public Policy Conference where they got a firsthand look at the disarray on the hill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Land Values

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

Farmland values are holding strong. Everett Griner lets us know what the experts are saying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024