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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Specialty Crops”

DuPont’s Coragen Features Remarkable Chemistry

Randall Weiseman January 27, 2010 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Rick Percy, retail account manager with DuPont, says that Coragen is a great option for specialty crop growers looking for efficiency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nut, Nuts, and More Nuts

Dan January 27, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

This has been another good year for tree nuts. Everett Griner tells us just how good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

What Change for the National Organic Program Means

Randall Weiseman January 26, 2010 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s National Organic Program has recently become independent and Deputy Administrator Miles McElvoy explains what this means for the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UF Receives Special DOE Funding

Randall Weiseman January 26, 2010 Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida has received special funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct a radically new genetic analysis of poplar trees in an effort to help harness the trees as a sustainable and economical fuel source. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

A Push for Better School Lunches

Randall Weiseman January 26, 2010 Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Gov Crist Again Extends Trucking Order for Ag

Dan January 26, 2010 Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Set to expire Monday January 25, 2010 at midnight, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has again extended his order easing trucking restrictions,this time until February 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to find a printable pdf copy of the order, and remember, all haulers should keep a copy of the executive order in the truck when transporting fruit and produce. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Global Marketing

Dan January 26, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Direct Marketing is a Great Avenue for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman January 25, 2010 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Michelle Dapra says the growing trend of direct marketing of agricultural products is a win for small specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Researchers Studying Wild Bees

Randall Weiseman January 25, 2010 Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder they have begun to cast a worried eye towards wild bees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bronson on Tour of Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman January 25, 2010 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson took a tour of crops damaged by this month’s freeze and says that some growers may have a tough time recouping their investment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Nominations Needed for Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for new inductees through 5:00 p.m., Aug. 1. The Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to the state and to mentoring of youth, who represent the future of agriculture. The Hall of Fame has honored 173 inductees since 1980. These […]
Netting for Seedless Mandarins in California
Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing recently discussed with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni the increasing use of netting in California citrus orchards. This practice is used for seedless mandarin production in particular. “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve all worked diligently to […]

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