USDA Seeks Feedback from Growers about 2018 Crops, Stocks, Livestock Inventories and Values

Dan Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Pork, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops

During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact nearly 700 producers across Florida to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2018. “Two of the most important and well-known surveys NASS …

Agri View: What About Pistachios

Dan Agri View, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about pistachios in today’s Agri View. Everett covers some interesting statics about the pistachio crop. What About Pistachios I mention walnuts and pecans quite frequently. They are not the only nuts that make financial statements. What about pistachios. The major part of this crop is in California. Look at the latest report. It is a $3.6 billion …

Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier

Dan Agri View, Fruits, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about the demand of fruits and vegetables from roadside markets in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why this demand has grown. And why consumers are buying from the roadside market. Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier The expansion of roadside markets may have peaked for now. It has made one impressionable fact for those that keep up with …

Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow

Dan Fruits, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

If you are searching for activities to do with your children. Cathy Isom has a great solution. Today, she tells you about the perfect spring veggies for kids to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow Springtime means gardening for many households, and first time gardening for many household. So, why …

Celebrating National Raisin Day

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Cathy Isom gives us some nutritional facts, and suggestions, about celebrating a naturally sweet and delicious snack. Celebrating National Raisin Day Though we are still months away from the first harvest of tiny sundries grapes, today we are celebrating National Raisin Day. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. People have been enjoying raisins for …

On Tour in the Everglades Agricultural Area

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Sugar

The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) is a unique region with a long, rich history. Last week, members of the AgNet Media team had the privilege to visit the EAA and surrounding farm areas to meet with some of the area’s key players. During the three-day tour, the team explored agricultural production systems, ranging from sugar to citrus.   ROTH FARMS …