Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 23, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

The Importance of a Workable Guest Worker Program

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

When it comes to immigration reform, Georgia blueberry farmer Jason Berry says an improved guest worker program is essential to the survival of the specialty crop sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Abundance of Rain Causing Quality Concerns

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the wet summer in the southeast this year has caused some quality issues for both specialty and row crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Lake Okeechobee Water Releases to be Reduced

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce water releases from Lake Okeechobee in the coming days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

The Growth of Alternative Organic Labels

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

More than 700 farms in 47 states now conduct their business under an alternative label – Certified Naturally Grown. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

History of the Land Grant University System

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The Land Grant University system has evolved over time to become the fundamental core for agricultural research and information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Lack of Immigration Reform Could Impact Export Markets

Randall Weiseman 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 Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Flavor, Volume

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Everett Griner explores…Is taste more important than volume? Does more change the flavor? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Wet Cool Season was a Challenge for Georgia Veggie Farmers

Randall Weiseman 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 Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Military Supporting Smart Snacks in Schools

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The military supports USDA’s new food rule for schools, designed for healthier eating and reduced childhood obesity. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025