Tomatoes in Iraq
Here’s a story from Paul McKellips, US Department of State, Public Affairs GO Team on assignment in Iraq, talkings about Iraq’s re-emerging tomato industry. Tomatoes in Iraq (1:00 wma)
FFBF Vice President Re-Elected
Belle Glade vegetable and sugar farmer Rick Roth returns for another two-year term in Florida Farm Bureau‘s second highest elected position. Still very wrapped up in his own diversified farming operations in south Florida, Roth has for years remained very involved in Farm Bureau leadership as well. Speaking with Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper as the FFB convention concluded Friday, Roth …
FL Farmers Markets Opening
October brings the seasonal opening of many community farmers’ markets throughout the state and the kickoff of Florida’s fall fruit and vegetable harvest. For a list of community farmers’ markets in the state, click here. Report (:45 wma)
Veggie Taste Could Be Genetic
Some research indicates a dislike for veggies may be genetic. Report (1:00 wma)
Spinach is Back
Popeye’s favorite is back on the store shelves but work continues on making sure this never happens again. Report (1:00 wma)
Special Farm Bill Needs For Specialty Crops
Specialty crop producers need continued help in the next farm bill accoring to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Chairman Jay Taylor of Palmetto. Report (1:00 wma)
E-Coli Affects Industry
The e.coli outbreak in spinach has implications for all in the produce industry according to the head of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Report (1:00 wma)