Georgia Grown Moment – Blueberry Farm

Randall Weiseman Fruits, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we give you an exclusive sneak peek into Georgia Grown’s upcoming film showing at the Georgia National Fair this October. Russ Goodman of Cogdell Berry Farm talks about his blueberry operation. Download Audio To find local berries near you, visit www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells us about getting the berry best when it comes to picking, buying and storing Strawberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National Pick Strawberries Day

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

There is something special about the taste of strawberries picked straight off of the vine. Cathy Isom tells us about a celebration day to have us grabbing our baskets.  You won’t want to miss celebrating this sweet and tasty holiday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 13, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have more information concerning the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), about losses with honey bees, how USDA is helping military veterans transition to careers in Agriculture, losses from citrus greening Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Due May 13

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Here’s a reminder that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. But the application deadline for these Specialty Crop Block Grants is Friday, May 13. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Foreign Fruits-Veggies

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

The next time you’re in the supermarket strolling around the produce section take a good look at all of the fruits and vegetables. There may be more than a few you might not recognize. Or, you recognize the name but you’ve never tried them and had no idea what to do with them. Cathy Isom looks into why we’re reluctant …

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Black Discusses Labor Issues

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

Last week, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black joined other agricultural leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss labor issues currently affecting Georgia farmers. Download Audio To read more about this click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Heavy Department of Citrus Cuts Proposed

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The Florida Citrus Commission discussed on Wednesday proposals for heavy cuts to the Florida Department of Citrus budget next season. Commission Chairman Ellis Hunt and department Executive Director Shannon Shepp discuss the projected budget for next year, the funding for it, personnel cuts and how the budget will proceed. Twelve large growers and several organizations recently requested drastic Sponsored ContentWhat …