In this report, more with Florida Specialty Crops Foundation executive Mike Carlton, this time discussing the food safety aspects of the industry. In a food safety scare situation for example, erroneous reporting and misguided government actions can devastate any agriculture industry with mis-steps or inaccurate information, such as the recent situation where tomotoes were wrongly blamed for foodborne illness that …
USDA Wants Specialty Crops Input
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is requesting comments on proposed regulation changes to the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC). The changes would provide increases for funding caps, project activity duration, and for the allowable number of projects underway at a time. The proposed changes were published in the Federal Register on December 3rd. The Technical Assistance for …
Specialty Crops Foundation Supports HLB Research & More
In these three reports from the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, discussion about the Florida Specialty Crops Foundation with its Executive Mike Carlton. This foundation supports research and lots of other initiatives on behalf of Florida’s specialty crops growers and industries. One example is its support as a sponsor of this resesarch conference on HLB. HLB …
Changing Veggie Consumption Trends Impact Producer Decisions
In this report, facts from USDA as to how changing trends in vegetable consumption is also having impact on what producers are planting and growing for the market.
Deere’s “Drive Green” Caravan To Debut in Florida This Week
Get ready to roll at one of John Deere’s “Drive Green” events…over the coming weeks the “Drive Green” Caravan can be experienced at numerous stops throughout the southeast and U S eastern seaboard states. In this report, hear Deere’s Eric Hodson discuss the new tractor line this caravan is out to promote. Participants will be able to drive numerous new …
Vegetable Growers Cutting Back on Acreage
In this report, news out of USDA about trends in vegetable production in the U S in light of increasing challenges in production and marketing costs.
John Deere Specialty Tractors
John Deere is really focusing on specialty markets for tractors these days. Starting next week they will be on the road showcasing the products during the Drive Green event which will be held at various locations in Florida. Note, the earlier announcement of Belle Glade as the Dec 5 location has been changed to Okeechobee on that same date. Dec …
Finalized Program for SE Fruit and Veg Conference
The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association and South Carolina Peach Conference, has finalized its speaker and workshop schedule for the upcoming event in January. Register and find out more here.
Bayer CropScience Citrus Seminar Report – Citrus Product Lines
In this special feature, AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with Rachel Walters of Bayer CropScience, to discuss their recently expanded product line of key interest to Florida citrus growers.
GA Watermelon Assoc Annual Meeting Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2009
The Georgia Watermelon Association is currently making plans for their annual meeting and Watermelon Queen Contest to be held January 29 – February 1, 2009 at the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club in Cordele, Georgia. The event offers exhibits, networking and recreational opportunities, and educational sessions designed to bring the most up-to-date and relevant information to the watermelon industry.