Corn Production Estimates Lowered – Soybean Record Production Increased

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Fruits, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The Agriculture Department’s October crop reports adjust record corn production slightly lower, and adds to a record production total for soybeans. Rod Bain has those and other numbers from today’s reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage on Wednesday

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Wednesday is when citrus industry members will gather at the Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch to hear the first citrus crop forecast of the season from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast will be released at twelve-noon and can be heard on our Southeast AgNet radio network affiliate stations across the citrus growing region and on …

2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday

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

In case you were wondering, the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is still on. The annual event will be held October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Some had wondered if Hurricane Matthew might have changed those plans, but PMA’s vice president of industry relations, Kathy Means, says the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

Citrus Industry is a Group of Fighters

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

As cleanup for many in Florida is underway after Hurricane Matthew, many in the citrus industry are reporting only minor damage. Heavy winds did cause some fruit drop in the Indian River citrus area. But according to Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows, the amount of drop was “not catastrophic.” Meadows said some Indian River growers and packers told Mutual …

Fresh Summit Still Plans to Hold Event Next Week

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

The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is scheduled to take place next week in Orlando, Florida. But some wonder if Hurricane Matthew will change those plans. According to Kathy Means, vice president of industry relations for PMA, the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

USDA Post Hurricane Help May Be There for Fruit Growers and Others

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Many specialty crop growers could feel the effects of Hurricane Matthew. While these may not be crops that are covered by USDA safety net programs, Gary Crawford reports you may still be able to get post hurricane help from USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

All along the East coast from Florida through the Carolina’s all eyes are on tropics. There could be some significant impacts to agriculture in the path of hurricane Matthew. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at those, along with information of what livestock producers in the path of Matthew should do to get ready, and what many USDA offices …

Make Plans Now to Attend 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo

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

Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will deliver the fresh produce and floral industry’s best innovations, networking and professional education—plus the largest Fresh Summit expo ever—when it convenes October 14-16, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Attendees will find fresh product and business ideas at every turn, from education to the expo. To help convention goers get the …

PMA CEO Discusses Technology in the Produce Industry

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

New technology continues to be seen in various ways in agriculture, and that includes specialty crop growers. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Brian Silbermann was one of the speakers at this week’s Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s annual convention, and he looked at how technology will continue to impact the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …