Good Food Garden

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA has joined forces with the non profit organization Share Our Strength and the Food Network to bring healthy and fresh foods to children in underserved communities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Watermelon Juice for Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With much of the watermelon season winding down here in Florida studies have shown that there may be another market for the popular fruit. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growth of Farmer’s Markets

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The number of farmer’s markets in the US has grown by seven percent in the last two years. If your interested in finding a farmers market in your area, The Florida Department of Agriculture has a list of local markets. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Tomato Viruses

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In these two reports we look at Tomatoes and two separate issues that are currently affecting them. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Food Safety Legislation Proposed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In the latest attempt to move all-encompassing food safety legislation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee proposed a bill that would give the Food and Drug Administration new enforcement tools. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Transportation Funding Cut for Food Banks

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida’s state budget contains bad news for Florida’s food banks with a 50 percent cut in transportation funding. David Reaney, President of the Florida Association of Food Banks, says that the cut puts an added strain on an already challenging task. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

New Fumigant Regulations Released

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The new regulations for fumigant buffers have been released by the EPA and will go into affect in 2011. The EPA has developed a fact sheet regarding the new buffer requirements. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2009 Farm to Fuel Summit. More information is available on the web by clicking on Summit. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Home to 2000th E85 Fuel Station

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

South Florida is now home to the nation’s 2000th E85 fuel pump which Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says is good for agriculture, the environment and the economy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

2010 Deadline for Specialty Crop Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crop Program deadline is May 29. More information on the task program which helps open, retain and expand markets for US specialty crops can be found online . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024