Category Archive

Immigration Bill Before Election in Question

Dan June 13, 2006 Citrus, Field Crops, General, Vegetables

FFVA Executive Mike Stuart says there is a ways to go before any new Federal immigration legislation is finalized.  Report (1:30 wma)

Natural Sun Protection

Randall Weiseman June 13, 2006 General, Specialty Crops

Eating more of some foods can naturally help protect your skin from the sun. Report (1:00 wma)

South Needs Rain

Randall Weiseman June 13, 2006 Florida, Specialty Crops

After a dry spring, growers are hoping for rain in South Florida, just not too much. Report (1:00 wma)

Cauliflower Dreaming

Randall Weiseman June 8, 2006 Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Why don’t people eat more cauliflower? Report (1:00 wma)

Mini Tomato Field Day

Randall Weiseman June 6, 2006 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A high lycopene, premium tomato variety is the focus of a Tomato Breeding Mini-Field Day at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Thursday June 15, 2006 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Report (1:00 wma)

Fighting E-coli in Lettuce

Randall Weiseman June 6, 2006 Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA is researching why e-coli bacteria has shown up in lettuce and spinach in recent years, mostly from California. Report (1:00 wma)

Old McDonald Had a Farmers’ Market

Randall Weiseman June 5, 2006 General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA promotes farmers’ markets for both farmers and consumers. Report (1:00 wma)

Little Mushrooms, Big Business

Randall Weiseman June 2, 2006 Specialty Crops

Mushroom producers continue to bite from the side of the mushroom in “Alice in Wonderland” that makes them bigger. Report (1:00 wma)

Berry Good Year

Randall Weiseman June 1, 2006 Florida, Specialty Crops

Strawberry production and prices were up this year.

FL Nursery BMPs

Randall Weiseman May 31, 2006 Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Making the best even better is the goal of new Best Management Practices for Florida’s number one agricultural industry.