Avocado: Healthy Fats

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A survey by the Hass Avocado Board reveals that 25 percent of American consumers do not understand the difference between good and bad dietary fats. And, the same percentage of respondents admitted they do not really pay attention to this type of information. Cathy Isom tells us about the surprising number of American consumers still confused about the good and …

USDA Releases US-1516 Citrus Rootstock

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From USDA’s Agricultural Research Service: The Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture hereby releases to nurserymen and growers the US-1516 citrus rootstock. This rootstock selection originated from a 1975 cross of African Pummelo (Citrus grandis) x Flying Dragon Trifoliate Orange (Poncirustrifoliata) made at the USDA Date and Citrus Station at Indio, California by Dr. Herb Barrett of the USDA, …

Alabama Pomegranate Association is Starting Up

Josh McGill Alabama, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association recently held their annual conference and tradeshow in Clanton, Alabama. One of the exhibitors at the tradeshow was Shane Jennings, with the newly formed Alabama Pomegranate Association. We sat down with Shane, who is the Alabama Pomegranate Association president, to talk about the possibilities for pomegranates in Alabama. Download Audio For more of …

Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and food security. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet This Week: Hoping Avian Flu Is Not an Issue; Peanuts Still Coming In

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black, on avian influenza, as well as information about the lagging peanut harvest. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Future of AL Fruit and Vegetable Industry Looks Good

Josh McGill Alabama, Citrus, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Water

The produce industry in Alabama has seen massive growth in the last two years and the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s president, John Aplin, says he’s excited about the future of the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Grown Moment

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

In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, the spotlight is on Georgia Grown Gold Member Royal Food Service, a family owned full line produce distribution company with a mission of adding value to the customer. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Alabama Produce Industry Is Growing

Josh McGill Alabama, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Alabama vegetable and melon industry saw a 25 percent increase in production between 2013 and 2014. The president of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, John Aplin, says there has also been an increase in the total number of growers. Download Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …