Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy discussed Farm Bill issues with Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia at the Southeast Regional fruit and vegetable conference last weekend in Savannah. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Rgn’l Fruit & Veggie Conference Draws Growers, Exibitors, Political Leaders
A record number of attending growers and exhibitors turned out for the 2007 Southeast Region Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA the first weekend of January. Also on hand to discuss the issues were numerous industry and political leaders. In this report, GA Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Executive Charles Hall (photo on left) discusses some of the critical …
Issues on Tap at SE F&V Conference
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference served up a healthy dose of issues for producers in a multistate region over the weekend. Gary Cooper reports. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
WATER SHORTAGE ENFORCEMENT?!
Just got a note on this from a trusted source in South Florida. Thought we’d pass it along… Please note that the Water Management District will be sending field inspectors out this weekend to look for growers violating the ban on weekend withdrawals from the regional water management system. The Caloosahatchee River is of particular interest because of the high …
Savannah Hosts S E Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference
Gary Cooper reports on the activities during the annual Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference held this past weekend. Also in this report, information on another citrus “greening” identification training class to be held in Sebring January 10, where two CEU credits will be offered for attending growers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Johanns Wants More Specialty Crop Funds in Farm Bill
With a new farm bill and trade issues looming high on his agenda this year, Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns continues to say that he will be an advocate for fairness when it comes to specialty crop producers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Drop Red Gorgeous
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is teaming up with grocers to promote the state’s signature berry through its new “Drop Red Gorgeous” campaign that embodies the idea that “you are what you eat.” Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Panama Agreement Includes Specialty Crops
Several specialty crops, fruits and vegetables are on the list of commodities that will benefit from the recently negotiated Panama trade agreement. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Horticulture Industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Strawberry Festival Exciting For Industry
The peak of the Florida strawberry season is coming up soon and so is the Florida Strawberry Festival. Lots of big name entertainment will be there this year, March 1-11. Find out all the details at flstrawberryfestival.com. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024