Category Archive

Lack of Immigration Reform Could Impact Export Markets

Randall Weiseman August 20, 2013 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to ag secretary Tom Vilsack and Georgia blueberry grower Jason Berry, the lack of immigration reform could have a negative impact on our export markets. Download Audio

Flavor, Volume

Dan August 20, 2013 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explores…Is taste more important than volume? Does more change the flavor? Download Audio

Wet Cool Season was a Challenge for Georgia Veggie Farmers

Randall Weiseman August 19, 2013 Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Gerald Long who runs a u-pick fruit and veggie business in Bainbridge, GA, says that this year’s peculiar weather has presented quite a few challenges. Download Audio

Military Supporting Smart Snacks in Schools

Randall Weiseman August 19, 2013 Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The military supports USDA’s new food rule for schools, designed for healthier eating and reduced childhood obesity. Download Audio Download Audio

Sweeten Up

Dan August 19, 2013 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The honey dispute may be settled. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio

Kudzu Bugs

Dan August 16, 2013 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

There is new information on this pest. Everett Griner tells us what it is, and how to control them. Download Audio

Completion of Farm Bill and Immigration Could Depend on August Recess

Randall Weiseman August 15, 2013 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With both immigration reform and the farm bill still on the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August Recess to spur their congressmen along. Download Audio

Sustainable Agriculture

Randall Weiseman August 15, 2013 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A lot has been said recently about sustainability, but what exactly does that mean for the agricultural sector? Download Audio

Better Taste

Dan August 15, 2013 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Consumers are demanding more taste. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio

Florida Strawberry Industry Increasing Consumer Advertising

Randall Weiseman August 14, 2013 Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Florida’s strawberry industry will market the upcoming season’s berries with increased consumer advertising, using $180,000 of a $286,000 USDA specialty crop grant to fund billboard advertising in eight Northeastern cities including New York, Philadelphia and Boston. The remainder of the funds will be invested in research.