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Image for 2009

Dan March 4, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

What is the image for agriculture for 2009? Everett Griner tells us just what the grade is. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam Introducing New Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman March 3, 2009 Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The most recent outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter and last summer’s outbreak that mistakenly blamed Florida tomatoes has food safety on everyone’s mind. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam (left) is introducing new food safety legislation, the Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act (Safe FEAST Act). The measure, which has bipartisan support, will modernize food safety regulations and give …

Farmland Values & Weather News from USDA

Gary Cooper March 3, 2009 Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

In this report, news about farmland values and more about the weather outlook ahead, from USDA’s radio team in Washington D C. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Possible Fertilizer Shortage

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2009 Field Crops, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Fertilizer prices are still rather high but Crop Nutrient Marketer and Advisor Keith Swanson says availability may be an even bigger concern for farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Segment Suffering the Least

Dan March 2, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

What segment of American Industry is suffering the least from this economy? Everett Griner has looked into this and tells us just what it is. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Agriculture Continues To Fuel Florida Economy

Gary Cooper March 1, 2009 Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses in this report the strengths of Florida agriculture for the state’s economy, even in times like these when other industries are down. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

COOL Gets Go Ahead

Gary Cooper March 1, 2009 Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Here are a couple recent reports about the Country of Origin Labelling Law that will soon go into effect nationwide. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

March Ag Weather Outlook

Gary Cooper February 28, 2009 Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Here’s a big picture ag weather outlook for early March from USDA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Monsanto Launches Genuity

Randall Weiseman February 26, 2009 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 25, 2009) – Monsanto has announced the launch of Genuity™, a family of traits designed to work together to enhance crop potential and simplify trait selection for farmers. The Genuity brand will differentiate and unify the agriculture company’s technology products under one platform and make it simpler for growers to select the traits best suited for their …

Maybe You Should Try Them—You Might Like!

Dan February 26, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us how a certain ‘sweet’ vegetable is growing in popularity. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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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 […]
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
Nominations are being sought through Sept. 15 for potential inductees to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Eligible nominees are those distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry in any of the following fields: pioneering, harvesting, packing, processing, marketing, science and/or education. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was established […]

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