Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemptions Approved

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Environmental protection agency has issued final methyl bromide production and import critical use exemptions for 2007. Read EPA release here. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Mike Carlton Appointed to FFVA Position

Dan Citrus, Florida, Vegetables

The FFVA has appointed Mike Carlton to a new position as Executive Director of the Research and Education Foundation.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Irrigation Program Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

South Florida fruit and vegetable growers, sod producers and nursery operators who use irrigation at least nine months of the year may be eligible for cost share funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The batching deadline for this and all other NRCS EQIP programs for 2007 funding is Friday. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov Report (:30 …

Freezes Damage Louisiana Sugar Cane

Randall Weiseman Sugar

Three freezes in one week and a late harvest are causing some serious problems for the Lousiana sugar cane crop. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Produce Safety Debate

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The debate over how best to improve food safety has intensified following recent outbreaks of vegetable contamination. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Chestnuts Not Roasting

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

What do chestnuts do when they are not roasting on an open fire? Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pecan Forecast Lowered

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

USDA lowered the forecast for pecan production this year by five percent this month compared to the October forecast. Report (:45 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dinner on Yara Ammonia Ship Educational and Unique

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

I thought I’d give our website visitors an exclusive preview of my column to appear in the January issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. Several members of our Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine/AgNet OnLine team spent this past Sunday learning a lot about the fertilizer and ammonia industries, and enjoying food and fellowship aboard one of the world’s leading ammonia transfer ships …

FL Strawberry Season Looks Sweet

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

Florida strawberry growers are preparing to harvest what appears to be an excellent crop, according to Florida Strawberry Growers Association acting executive director Erin Best. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Christmas Tree Exports

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

More and more Christmas trees grown in this land of ours are being exported to other countries. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024