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Agri View: Peanuts vs. Cotton

Dan April 9, 2018 Agri View, Cotton, Peanuts

Everett Griner talks about how peanuts got their start in the South in today’s Agri View. Everett tells some of the history of the peanut, including the battle to be king over cotton. Peanuts vs. Cotton Peanuts: a major crop in the southern states. A farm product used and enjoyed throughout the world. But, it didn’t start out that way. …

Netting for Seedless Mandarins in California
Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing recently discussed with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni the increasing use of netting in California citrus orchards. This practice is used for seedless mandarin production in particular. “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve all worked diligently to […]
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
Nominations are being sought through Sept. 15 for potential inductees to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Eligible nominees are those distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry in any of the following fields: pioneering, harvesting, packing, processing, marketing, science and/or education. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was established […]

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