Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative

Dan Fruits, Industry News Release, News from Our Sponsors, Vegetables

Bayer Feed a Bee program celebrates National Pollinator Week by kicking off initiative to support forage projects in all 50 states In the spirit of true National Pollinator Week celebration, Bayer today announced the first round of organizations that will receive funding to establish forage for pollinators across the nation. Nearly 100 projects were submitted in response to the request …

Georgia Peach Crop Negatively Affected

Dan Fruits, Georgia

Some people have wondered how the freezing temperatures back in March may have affected the Georgia peach crop. But according to Jack Spruill, director of marketing with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the crop was affected but not by the freeze.   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce

Dan Fruits, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Cathy Isom helps us maintain a healthy diet by taking us on a stroll down the produce aisle. Cathy tells us about the plant-based foods we should always have on hand, even if we’re on a budget. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.   When it comes to a healthy diet, sometimes what’s in our wallet determines what comes home …

Veggie and Melon Growers See Higher Prices in April

Dan Fruits, Vegetables

USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report noted an overall rise in prices received in April, due mostly to returns for vegetable and melon growers. Rod Bain has the story.   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Agri View: Pesticide Residue Free Food

Dan Agri View, Fruits

  Everett Griner talks about the pesticide residue on our food and what, if anything, is being done to cut down on it in today’s Agri View.   Who doesn’t like fresh strawberries? Here is something you will not like. If they are conventionally grown, you are getting a taste pesticide residue with every bite. Yes. U.S. agriculture uses almost …

Agri View: California Food and Fiber

Dan Cotton, Fruits, Vegetables

    Everett Griner talks about California producing more than just food in today’s Agri View.   When most people think about farming and California they think about fruit, nuts and vegetables. They know where that beautiful cauliflower, carrots and celery comes from. You only have to mention grapes and big juicy peaches to remind people of California. Nobody has …