Extension Working with Producers in Reaching Out to Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The extension service is known to be a great asset to producers and Jimmy Jones, Henry County Extension Coordinator, says they are currently helping producers with marketing efforts for a variety of specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Grower Gives First-Hand Advice on Being Prepared for a Recall

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

Food safety is an issue that all producers have to be aware of and during the recently held Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Adam Litch, operations manager for southeastern based L & M Farms, spoke on his first-hand experience of going through a recall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Bronson Announces Extension of State of Emergency

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received from the Governor an Executive Order extending for an additional seven days a state of emergency to assist farmers dealing with crop damage from the freeze. The order directs the state Department of Transportation to extend the lifting of weight, height, length and width restrictions for commercial vehicles transporting vulnerable …

Congressman Putnam Surveys Florida’s Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Congressman Adam Putnam has toured Florida’s freeze damaged crops and says the work now is to be focused on ensuring that farmers receive compensation. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Asked for Input on Impacts of the Freeze

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

In order to get a better picture of the overall impact of the freeze, Hendry County Extension Director Gene McAvoy, is asking specialty crop growers for details of their losses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New EPA FL Water Nutrient Regs Create Huge Statewide Brouhaha

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The announcement in recent days about EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has created a huge standoff between EPA and many, many Florida interests. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam did not mince words when asked by Southeast AgNet about the matter during recent visits to freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture. Download Audio By the way, it is reported …

U.S. EPA Announces New Water Regulations – Singles Out Florida

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As soon as E P A made new Florida water regulations public in recent days, opponents were quick to pounce. This following joint statement is from the Don’t Tax Florida Coalition. By the way, it is reported that pre-registration is necessary for those wishing to appear at the February public hearings on this matter. CLICK HERE to go to an …