Peach Production is Down Nationwide

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Peach production is down nationwide this year, with states like Alabama posting significant declines. Georgia production is up compared to last year, but still down from 2004. Report (1:00 .wma) Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

WIC to Include Fresh Produce

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Believe it or not, USDA’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program has never included vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables, but that is about to change. Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nutrition Labels for Potatoes

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food and Drug Administration has made some unfavorable decisions regarding nutrition labeling for potatoes.  Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Personalized Produce

Dan Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A Georgia company can personalize produce with messages and brands.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Potatoes Still Popular

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Potatoes are still the most popular vegetable in the US according to USDA’s latest Vegetable and Melon Yearbook.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vegetable Yearbook Numbers

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

USDA has released the 2005 Vegetable and Melons Yearbook. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vary Veggies and Focus on Fruit

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA is meeting the challenge of getting people to eat more fruits and vegetables with new mottos. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

More Really Matters

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The government is changing from “5 a Day” to “More Matters” in an effort to encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Honey Research Sweetens Pot

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The National Honey Board is doing research to prove the positive health benefits of honey. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024