Florida hosted the third annual Cellulosic Ethanol Summit last week. Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson talks about the potential of Florida being a leader in cellulosic ethanol production. Listen to report here:
Fueled by Fungus?
A newfound fungus living in rainforest trees makes biofuel more efficiently than any other known method. The fungus, Gliocladium roseum, has been shown to produce many of the same hydro-carbons found in diesel fuel and has been referred to as “myco-diesel.†While many crops and microbes can be combined to make biofuels — The fungus, stands out in the crowd …
FL’s Ag Commissioner Comments On Ag Election Day Concerns
In these two reports, comments from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson about some of the things farmers and ranchers are keyed in on this election day.
Using Peanuts for Biodiesel
The University of Georgia is finding new ways to fuel the farmer by using one of the most common grown Georgia commodities, peanuts. Researcher Wilson Faircloth says they are having to look to varieties of the crop that may not have worked in the traditional market due to shelling characteristics or taste but that require less input in order to …
Versatility of Propane Showcased at Sunbelt Expo
The Georgia Propane Association is here at Sunbelt Expo showcasing the versatility of propane. Their exhibit includes a variety of products from mowers to household luxeries for both the farmer and consumer, which can all be seen in their building located in block C-10. Plus, Randall Weiseman talked with Jenni about other benefits of using propane.
National Biofuels Plan
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy last week released the National Biofuels Action Plan (NBAP), an interagency plan detailing the collaborative efforts of Federal agencies to accelerate the development of a sustainable biofuels industry. Listen to report here:
Making Biodiesel Out of Poultry By Products
At the recent Northwest Florida Bioenergy Conference and Expo Rick Higden of AgriSource fuels talked about their biodiesel plant in Dade City that uses poultry by-product as a feed source. Listen to report here:
Peanut Stocks are Down & GA Sales Tax Days Underway
Tyron Spearman looks at the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers and also reminds those in Georgia about the sales tax days underway to help conserve energy. Peanut Stocks Report GA Sales Tax
New Biofuel Sources
New sources of biofuels were the focus of the recent Northwest Florida Bioenergy Conference and Expo. One of those sources is forest products according to University of Florida forest utilization professor Marion Marinescu who coordinated the conference. Listen to report here: At Auburn University, assistant research professor Ron Putt is studying the feasibility of using algae from catfish farms for …
Payment Program Deadline and GA Fuel Tour
Today Tyron Spearman reminds growers of an important deadline coming up September 30th and looks back at a fuel tour held last week in Georgia. Important Deadline GA Fuel Tour