FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Alternative Energy

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about two future biofuel conversion facilities that were awarded grants through the Florida Farm to Fuel initiative. More information is available online at Alternative Energy. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.

Citrus Events This Week Include A Field Day And Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

Numerous citrus topics will be discussed at Tuesday’s Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. The USDA citrus crop forecast will be released Wednesday; check out southeastagnet.com beginning at 8:20 a.m. for a live audio stream of the forecast release. This report has more information about both events. Download Audio

AL Cattlemen Step Up to Help Tornado Victims

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has announced a two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by last week’s storms. The first phase involves partnering with county cattlemen’s associations across the state that are preparing beef meals for tornado victims and relief workers. The second addresses needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms.