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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

SE Producers Brace for Freeze

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

Freezing temperatures are expected into Alabama and Georgia which could be bad news for emerging field crops and budding fruit trees. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Produce Key to Better Nutrition

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Increased funding in the proposed 2007 Farm Bill for school nutrition programs to purchase fruits and vegetables will help give children the opportunity to eat healthier. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hearing on Honey Bee Losses

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing last week to investigate Colony Collapse Disorder in honey bee colonies across the United States. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Podcast, Vegetables

In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

More Matters in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson helped unveil a new health initiative designed to get Floridians to eat more fruits and vegetables. At an event in the Capitol Plaza, Bronson promoted the nationally sponsored “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” campaign and told those in attendance that eating Florida produce is one of the easiest ways to improve one’s …

Celery Hard to Sell

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

Despite the fact that it is healthy and nutritious and has almost no calories, celery is not very popular. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024