USDA says Specialty Crops Vulnerable to Climate Change

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has released a report finding that fruits and vegetables are at the top of the list of U.S. commodities vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Potato Consumption has Decreased During Recession

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Department Economist Gary Lucier says the current recession has not increased potato consumption as it has in the past. Mostly due to the crop’s dependency on the foodservice industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Food Safety to be Discussed at Southeast Fruit and Veggie Conference

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Recent food safety developments will be among the issues Georgia and Florida growers will hear about during the upcoming Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah. Register and find out more here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Controlling The False Codling Moth with a Proactive Approach

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The false codling moth could wreak havoc on a wide range of crops from corn and cotton to nuts and fruits. Therefore, the Agricultural Research Service is working on preventing its induction to the U.S. from its native Africa. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam: Sportsmen Should Have Voice in Ocean Policy Discussions

Gary Cooper Ag "Outdoors", Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter from Putnam and Congressman Dan Boren (D-Okla.) warns that “restricting access to waters or enacting overly broad regulations that affect recreational fishing could prove counter productive. Such measures could …