Agriculture and 12 Hours of Sebring

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The “Fresh from Florida” message will be promoted to millions of people around the globe this spring during the 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The Florida Department of Agriculture has partnered with Sebring International Raceway to sponsor America’s oldest sports car endurance race, which will be held March 14-17, 2007. The winner of this year’s …

AL Alternative Energy Commission

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

Governor Bob Riley and Commissioner Ron Sparks have announced formation of the Alabama Alternative Energy Committee to develop a comprehensive alternative energy policy for the state. Read press release from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Report (:30 wma)

Sweet Smell of Success

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The first Indy Car Series test of the season on 100 percent fuel grade ethanol at Daytona International Speedway last week was a sweet smelling success. Report (1:00 wma)

Propane Powered Poultry House Sanitizer

Randall Weiseman Energy, Poultry

Flame Engineering was one of the exhibitors at last week’s International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, demonstrating how the power of propane can sanitize poultry houses. Steve Koch is director of Flame Engineering’s agriculture division. Report (1:30 wma)

Administration Proposes Cellulose Research Funds

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced plans to propose $1.6 billion in new funding for renewable energy, with a focus on cellulosic energy research and production, as part of the Administration’s 2007 farm bill proposals. Read more from USDA. Report (1:00 wma)

Bush Supports Guest Worker Program and More Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

In his state of the union address Tuesday, President Bush renewed his call for a guest worker program as part of an overall immigration reform package. The president also outlined a plan for energy independence that would include greater use of alternative fuels from new feedstocks. Report (1:30 wma)

Tampa Ethanol Plant May Offer Growers Crop Alternatives

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida

One of the speakers at this week’s citrus seminars in Ft Pierce is Bradley Krohn of United States Envirofuels in Tampa. He will be discussing the potential of energy crops for Florida farmers and citrus growers looking into crop alternatives for barren agricultural acreage. Report (2:00 wma)