Produce is Still a Bargain

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

We told you last Friday that food prices at the grocery store have not risen quite as much as some may think. And today Cindy Zimmerman looks at produce which is still a bargain. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Food Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

There are some who feel food prices at the grocery store have skyrocketed this year, but Cindy Zimmerman reports that’s not really true. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Pelting Weeds with New Control Device

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Weed control is a major issue for growers across the country. And while research efforts have been underway to help organic growers, there is something being used that may help various row crop farmers. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

NPC Calls on EPA to Withdraw Worker Protection Standards

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The National Potato Council has submitted public comments calling on EPA to withdraw its worker protection standards proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Canada to Continue Inspection of U.S.-Bound Seed Potatoes

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently informed the National Potato Council that earlier this month the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified Canadian potato growers that the agency would continue to conduct official certification and inspections of seed potatoes shipments to the United States. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Living Healthy in Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Living Healthy in Florida” initiative. To learn more, click Living Healthy in Florida. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

The Misunderstood Artichoke

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The state of California is paradise for the misunderstood artichoke. Cindy Zimmerman explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Affordable Healthcare Act Workshops Coming Soon in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association invites growers to join them for a review of employer requirements to offer health insurance to help you understand and apply these aspects in your farm operation. Download Audio More information is available on the GFVGA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GFVGA Supports New Seasonal Definition

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association recently joined other agricultural organizations in signing a letter to four U.S. Representatives who introduced the STARS Act of 2014. Download Audio To see the letter click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

August 3-9 is National Farmers Market Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014, “National Farmers Market Week”. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make them possible and the communities that host them. The declaration was made via an official proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year …