At the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting last week, Gary Cooper had the opportunity to talk about the Farm Bill with John Keeling, CEO, National Potato Council and Co-Chairman of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Fruit and Veggie Focus on Farm Bill
Specialty crop producers would like to see a new farm bill with more initiatives to help the industry, rather than an extension of current legislation. Charles Hall with the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association says no matter what, the farm bill will be a major topic of discussion at the upcoming SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, …
Community Farm Harvest
The Geraldson Community Farm, a Community Supported Agricultural Project in Manatee County, Florida celebrated its inaugural harvest last week. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
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Fresh From Florida in the Big Apple
Visitors to Times Square Plaza during the bustling holiday shopping season will get a virtual taste of these fresh Florida favorites when they view the CBS “Super Screen” at 42nd Street between Seventh and Eight avenues. Four 15-second video spots promoting “Fresh from Florida” agricultural products will air regularly on the 26-by-20-foot screen from November 18 through December 1 — …
New Foundation Board Members
The Florida Specialty Crop Foundation has added three new members to its board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to eight.. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Healthy Potato Head to Make Final Flight
Once again this year, Healthy Mr. Potato Head will be a featured balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but after this year, the beloved balloon is being retired – at least for awhile. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Senate Slows Farm Bill Work
Work on the 2007 Farm Bill slowed in the Senate Wednesday as lawmakers put it aside to take up other issues. Some amendments were introduced on Tuesday, including payment limitations. Report (1:30 mp3) Meanwhile, the AgJobs bill will not be included as an amendment to the farm bill, but there are several provisions that will help farmers transition to organic …
Administration Concerns With Farm Bill
The Bush Administration is threatening a veto of the Senate farm bill in its current form. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner held a press conference Monday outlining their concerns. Report (1:30 mp3) Conner says Farm Bill concerns also include specialty crop provisions. Report (2:00 mp3) Conner says the Senate farm bill is about $29 billion over budget. Report (1:30 mp3) …
New Fruit and Veg Advisory Committee
USDA has announced the names of members of the new Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA will schedule the committee’s first meeting for January 2008 in the Washington, D.C., area. Southeast region members of the committee include Bob Morrissey of the National Watermelon Association, Dan Richey of Riverfront Growers in Florida, Mike Stuart with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable …