Tomatoes in Iraq

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Here’s a story from Paul McKellips, US Department of State, Public Affairs GO Team on assignment in Iraq, talkings about Iraq’s re-emerging tomato industry. Tomatoes in Iraq (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFBF Vice President Re-Elected

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Belle Glade vegetable and sugar farmer Rick Roth returns for another two-year term in Florida Farm Bureau‘s second highest elected position. Still very wrapped up in his own diversified farming operations in south Florida, Roth has for years remained very involved in Farm Bureau leadership as well. Speaking with Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper as the FFB convention concluded Friday, Roth …

Apple Trees Changing

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Apple trees have been evolving since the Garden of Eden and today smaller trees produce more fruit. Here are two reports on the subject. Evolution of the Apple Tree (1:00 wma) Smaller Trees Produce More Apples (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farmers Markets Opening

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

October brings the seasonal opening of many community farmers’ markets throughout the state and the kickoff of Florida’s fall fruit and vegetable harvest. For a list of community farmers’ markets in the state, click here. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Veggie Taste Could Be Genetic

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

Some research indicates a dislike for veggies may be genetic. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Spinach is Back

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Popeye’s favorite is back on the store shelves but work continues on making sure this never happens again. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Special Farm Bill Needs For Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Specialty crop producers need continued help in the next farm bill accoring to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Chairman Jay Taylor of Palmetto. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024