Florida Farm bureau members are in Tallahassee this week meeting with lawmakers about various issues important to agriculture. One of those issues, according to Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, is the farm to fuel initiative. Report (1:00 wma)
Blowing in the Wind
The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. Report (1:00 wma)
FL AgNet Week in Review March 16, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, Florida legislators are visited by the cattlemen,HB 553 helps landowners with trespassing, biofuels become a high priority, citrus researchers awaiting funds, the FCC meets next week, and reports on Florida Ag Literacy Day. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Biofuels Funding Talk in Tallahassee
Biofuels research funding was a topic in Tallahassee this week. Southeast Agnet’s Katherine Bush talked with Dr. Jimmy Cheek, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida. Report (1:30 wma)
FL AgNet Week In Review March 9, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, a wrap up from the Commodity Classic in Tampa, the FCA heads to Tallahassee, citrus is a major issue for the Florida legislature, and Alico is awarded a grant. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
SE Projects Get Energy Grants
Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …
FL AgNet Week In Review March 2, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen focus on the Greenbelt issue, a continuing resolution may effect the NRCS, the Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off this week, Florida grapefruit sales are up, Florida hosts the Commodity Classic, and Everett Griner hosts the Agriview. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Alabama Session Preview
Alternative fuels will be in the spotlight when the Alabama legislative session gets underway next week. Report (1:00 wma)
Ethanol Powers Global Warming Expedition
The ethanol industry is sponsoring an educational artic expedition to draw attention to global warming. Find out more at www.globalwarming101.com. Report (1:00 wma)
First Wood Ethanol Plant Planned for Georgia
A big announcement was made at the Georgia Agribusiness council legislative breakfast Wednesday morning. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Range Fuels, Inc., a Colorado-based cellulosic ethanol company, will build Georgia’s first wood-based cellulosic ethanol plant in Treutlen County. Southeast Agnet’s Lee McCoy was at that breakfast in Atlanta and he interviewed Mandich right after the announcement was made. Report …