Alternative crops for alternative energy has been a recurring theme at ag Idea Raiser forums being held this month in Florida. Two more are scheduled – September 18 in Ocala and September 16 in Bartow. Agricultural producers not able to make it to the meetings can post their comments at www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma)
Advancing Renewable Energy Conference
The US Departments of Energy and Agriculture are working together on a renewable energy conference to be held in St. Louis October 10-12. Find out more at AdvancingRenewableEnergy.gov. Report (1:30 wma)
Farmers Can Meet Crop Demand For Ethanol
USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins told a Senate committee this week that he expects agriculture to adapt to increased demand for corn to make ethanol. Report (1:00 wma)
Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma)
Money Raised to Build Ethanol Plant
The money has been raised for the construction of a new ethanol plant in Georgia. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:51 wma)
Potential For Ethanol in Florida
The executive director of the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition was scheduled to attend the Florida Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando this week but couldn’t make it, so here is a report with some comments from him about the potential for ethanol production and consumption in the Sunshine State. Check out the NEVC website to locate E85 in your area …
FL Biofuels Conference Still On
Despite the potential for Ernesto crashing the party, the Florida Department of Agriculture is still planning to hold the first Farm to Fuel Summit this week in Orlando. FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says there is a great deal of interest in biofuels production in the Sunshine State. Report (1:00 wma)
Farmers Organizing to Build Ethanol Plant
GA meeting held this past week discussing business for corn fed ethanol plant.  Report (:57 wma)
FL Farm to Fuel Summit Taking Shape
Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says plans are in place for the first ever Farm to Fuel Summit August 30 to September 1 in Orlando. Â Report (:53 wma)