The carrot industry in this country has undergone somewhat of a mini-revolution over the past 20 years, starting in 1986 when a California grower developed and began to market fresh cut baby carrots. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Southern Gardens Dedicates New Citrus Nursery Facility
Southern Gardens Citrus hosted industry, local and state political leaders at a dedication luncheon and tour Wednesday for its new citrus nursery facility in Gilchrist County in north central Florida. In the first report below, U. S. Sugar Vice President Robert Coker (left in photo) discusses when the facility will deliver its first seedlings. In the second report, U S …
Whitefly Website
Specialty crop growers who are bugged by white flies have a new on-line resource to turn to for help. An online program called “Management Program for Whiteflies on Propagated Ornamentals With an Emphasis on the Q-biotype,” gas been developed to help growers afflicted by the pests. The comprehensive online resource can be accessed at: http://www.mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/LSO/bemisia/bemisia.htm. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat …
Honey Board Quality Assurance Program
The Honey Industry is working to ensure the quality and safety of honey products with a new Voluntary Quality Assurance program. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Leafy Greens Research
USDA is intensifying its research on the safety of fresh produce. Officials have announced that almost $5.5 million has been approved to support collaborative research to identify risk factors and preventive measures for E. coli contamination in fresh produce in California. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
Crop Insurance Deadline for Georgia Onions
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the August 31, 2007, sales closing date for crop insurance. This sales closing date is applicable to onions in Georgia. Find agents here. Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Gladiolus Rust. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Growth and Agriculture in Florida’s Future
At the recent annual summer meeting of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) several speakers addressed Florida’s urban growth and the prospects for agriculture in the future as Florida’s population is sure to continue to expand. The first report posted below features Sr Vice President Richard Woodruff of Wilson Miller Engineering firm in Ft Myers, discussing how the statewide …
Helpful Tips For Growers On Handling Labor Issues
For farmers wanting to know more about how to deal with a crackdown on illegal workers, here are some communications courtesy of Dade County Farm Bureau in Homestead, Florida that may be helpful. Dade County Farm Bureau News (pdf file) Dade County Farm Bureau News Part II (pdf file) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
Illegal Immigration Crackdown Could Be Imminent
According to reports we’re getting from a number of sources, a federal crackdown on employers who employ illegal immigrants could be imminent. Growers are encouraged to contact their grower associations for details on how to best prepare. By the way, for growers interested in obtaining foreign labor legally, the sponsor of this report is a good place to start. Click …