Just got a note on this from a trusted source in South Florida. Thought we’d pass it along… Please note that the Water Management District will be sending field inspectors out this weekend to look for growers violating the ban on weekend withdrawals from the regional water management system. The Caloosahatchee River is of particular interest because of the high …
Savannah Hosts S E Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference
Gary Cooper reports on the activities during the annual Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference held this past weekend. Also in this report, information on another citrus “greening” identification training class to be held in Sebring January 10, where two CEU credits will be offered for attending growers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Johanns Wants More Specialty Crop Funds in Farm Bill
With a new farm bill and trade issues looming high on his agenda this year, Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns continues to say that he will be an advocate for fairness when it comes to specialty crop producers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Panama Agreement Includes Specialty Crops
Several specialty crops, fruits and vegetables are on the list of commodities that will benefit from the recently negotiated Panama trade agreement. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Loyal Honey Customers Are Aging
The National Honey Board is looking to attract a younger customer base. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
SE F&V Conference Will Focus on Food Safety Issues
Food safety issues will be in the spotlight at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah Georgia January 5-7. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Fresh from Florida Logo Incentive Program. This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/logo_incentive.htm, will provide more information about the incentive program. This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/fapc_membership.htm, will provide more information about membership in the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign (FAPC). Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Experts Ponder Food Safety Concerns
Food safety experts are looking at ways to prevent future outbreaks of food-bourne illnesses like those seen this year in spinach and Taco Bell. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Plant Virus Could Become Insecticide
A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel. Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida …