In this week’s pod cast, the American Farm Bureau Federations talks about the 2007 Farm Bill, a report from the Region II meeting in Kissimmee, the Florida Vegetable Report, and discussion on the Citrus Psyllid. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Specialty Crop Testimony
U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, heard testimony Tuesday from witnesses representing various commodity groups on their priorities in the next farm bill. In his opening remarks, Sen. Chambliss noted that fruit and vegetable production is one of most profitable sectors of Georgia’s agriculture economy. Bill Brim, producer and President of the Georgia …
USDA Veg and Melon Outlook
Vegetable consumption was down in 2006 according to the latest report from USDA.
GA NASS Surveys Underway
USDA National Ag Statistics Service in Georgia is in the process of doing a survey of the nursery industry and compiling the first report on the peach crop. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Freeze Damage Update
Damage to Southeastern wheat, corn and fruit crops from the Easter freeze is still being evaluated and for some crops recovery could be possible. AL Report (1:00 wma) GA Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Organic Ag Hearing
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Dade County Agriculture Event Plans Upcoming
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Broad Mites in Watermelons
USDA researchers are working on genetic resistance to protect watermelons from broad mites. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Crops Damaged by Cold
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) …