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

Pure Honey

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The National Honey Board urges consumers to check the label to make sure what they are buying is pure honey. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nuts for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The holidays are traditionally nutty times – that is, the time of year when we eat more tree nuts than our average consumption – and USDA says there are plenty of almonds, walnuts and pecans for us to enjoy. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

FSGA to Pick New Executive Director

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is growing in a new direction. The board of directors announced this week that the association’s first and only executive director Chip Hinton will be replaced. Information about the job opening can be found on the FSGA website. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCIR …

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The National Christmas Tree Association is busy spreading Christmas cheer with the second year of Trees For Troops in cooperation with Fed Ex. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024