Organic Ag Hearing

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture held its first ever hearing Wednesday on the production, processing, and marketing or organic agricultural products. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dade County Agriculture Event Plans Upcoming

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dade County agriculture folks really know how to kick up their heels and have a good time. I’ve been to a few of these functions over the years, and enjoyed them immensely. Here’s info on a couple upcoming events being planned by Katie Edwards & crew at the Dade County Farm Bureau. Dade County Farm Bureau BBQ & FUNraiser (jpg) …

Farm Bill Nutrition Title

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The nutrition title of USDA’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal contains new provisions to make more fruits and vegetables available in food assistance and school nutrition programs. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Broad Mites in Watermelons

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

USDA researchers are working on genetic resistance to protect watermelons from broad mites. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Crops Damaged by Cold

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Cold temperatures across the Southeast this past week may have damaged crops a number of crops – both field crops and specialty crops. Preliminary reports indicate fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops around the southeast were impacted, in addition to early emerging wheat and corn. Both Alabama and Georgia are expecting significant losses. AL Report (1:30 wma) GA Report (1:30 wma) …

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Randall Weiseman General, Vegetables

Production and consumption of chili peppers continues to increase across this land of ours. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Lemons, Avocados and Strawberries

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Weather

The California freeze in January is impacting supplies of some commodities, but imports are helping some. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Lemon Prices Pretty High

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Specialty Crops

Because of the January freeze in California, lemon supplies are at their lowest levels in 17 years and even with increased imports, prices are still higher. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Indian Mango Push

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

In India, they call mangoes the fruit of the gods, and they want to export more of them to the US. The US India Business Council met with US Trade Representative Susan Schwab this week to try and make that happen. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …