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Questionable Science

by Dan – November 26th, 2012

Everett Griner tells us why ethanol and GM crops are still controversial.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Corn –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Specialty Crops –Sugar

Propane FEED Program Expanding

by Julie – November 23rd, 2012

Farmers now have more opportunities to save on propane-fueled equipment as Mark Leitman, director of business development and marketing for The Propane Education & Research Council, talks about a recent expansion of the Propane FEED (Farm Equipment Efficiency Demonstration) incentive program.

Filed as: Alabama –Corn –Cotton –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Georgia –Peanuts –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Vegetables

More Cellulosic Ethanol Could Help Ease Tensions

by Julie – November 23rd, 2012

Unfortunately last week’s EPA denial of an RFS waiver request by the livestock industry did nothing to end the battle with ethanol producers over high grain prices. But Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen expects the upstart of more cellulosic ethanol to ease some of that tension.

Filed as: Alabama –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Georgia –Livestock –Specialty Crops

Secretary of Ag Gives Thanks to Rural America

by Julie – November 22nd, 2012

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack During this time of thanks, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he is reminded of how blessed the U.S. is to have a strong and vibrant rural America

Filed as: Ag "Outdoors" –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

$10.00 Corn

by Dan – November 22nd, 2012

High grain prices helps no one. Everett Griner explains.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Corn –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans

Keeping RFS in Place Important for Next Generation Biofuels

by Julie – November 19th, 2012

Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, says that EPA’s decision to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard is important for the development of next generation biofuels

Filed as: Alabama –Corn –Energy –Florida –General –Georgia –Specialty Crops

EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place After Considering State Requests

by Randall – November 16th, 2012

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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Filed as: Alabama –Cattle –Citrus –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Specialty Crops

EPA Expected to Have RFS Waiver Decision Soon

by Julie – November 15th, 2012

Despite missing a recent deadline, EPA expects to make a decision on the request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard soon.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Corn –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Pork –Poultry –Specialty Crops

Strong Industry

by Dan – November 9th, 2012

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner
Agriculture is our economy’s strong point. Everett Griner explains.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Nutrient Criteria H2O Standards Draw More Legal Challenge

by Dan – November 8th, 2012

In the latest move in years of legal battling, environmental groups have challenged a Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan for carrying out controversial water-quality standards. The Florida Wildlife Federation, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, St. Johns Riverkeeper Inc., and the Sierra Club filed a case last week in the state Division of Administrative Hearings, contending that DEP did not properly go through a formal rule-making process. The issue centers on standards known as “nutrient criteria,” which are Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Ag "Outdoors" –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Farm Bill Action a Priority During Lame Duck Session

by Julie – November 8th, 2012

Congressman Frank Lucas With the elections now behind us, House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas says he is now refocused on the Farm Bill.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City

by Dan – November 7th, 2012

Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, Southeast AgNet farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural news-makers on many of the national agriculture issues of our times. Among all the elections chatter, one interesting forum involved three former U. S. Secretaries of Agriculture. Each of them shared candid and sometimes humorous stories about their time in that position and the Presidents they served under. In the photo are NAFB President-elect Mark Oppold at podium, and seated (l to r) are Bob Bergland, (Carter administration); John Block, (Reagan administration); and Clayton Yeutter, (Bush administration). The NAFB annual meeting is a must attend for the approximately 150 or so farm broadcasters who remain in the profession nationwide. The meeting ends Friday evening.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Attention of Ag Sector Shifting back to Pushing for a Farm Bill

by Julie – November 7th, 2012

With the election now over, all the attention is shifting back to the number of important legislative actions still yet to be done by Congress. And Southern Cotton Growers President Mike Tate said on top of mind for producers is the Farm Bill.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues

by Julie – November 6th, 2012

Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what should be included. However, the candidates showed a big difference of opinion on the estate tax issue.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Vegetables

Calculator Helps Farmers Determine Costs & Benefits of Energy Crops

by Julie – October 31st, 2012

A new calculator is designed to help farmers determine costs and benefits of switching to energy crops.

Filed as: Alabama –Energy –Florida –Georgia –Specialty Crops

Farm Bill Set to Be Brought Up in House During Lame Duck Session

by Julie – October 26th, 2012

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has reportedly committed to holding a vote on the 2012 Farm Bill after the elections.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

BP Changes Ethanol Plans in Florida

by Randall – October 25th, 2012

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA:

TALLAHASSEE, October 25, 2012……Plans for a 36-million gallon per year ethanol plant in Highlands County are being scrapped by BP Oil, which announced Thursday it will seek investment opportunities elsewhere.
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Filed as: Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Specialty Crops

Elephant Grass as a Potential Biofuel Crop

by Julie – October 25th, 2012

A tropical livestock feedstock is now being studied as a potential source to produce biofuels.

Filed as: Energy –Florida –Specialty Crops

Farm Machines

by Dan – October 19th, 2012

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner
U.S. farm machines are used worldwide. Everett Griner tells us about this.

Filed as: Ag "Outdoors" –Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

No-Win Situation

by Dan – October 18th, 2012

Fuel costs will remain high, no matter what. Everett Griner tells us why.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Energy –Florida –General –Georgia

EPA Received RFS Comments from Ag Groups on Both Sides of Debate

by Julie – October 15th, 2012

All the comments have been submitted regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard waiver request with the EPA receiving comments from agricultural groups on both sides of the debate.

Filed as: Alabama –Cattle –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Georgia –Livestock –Pork –Poultry –Specialty Crops

Wrong Crop

by Dan – October 8th, 2012

Everett Griner tells us how there is a push for non-food crops to be used for ethanol.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Corn –Energy –Florida –General –Georgia –Sugar

FL Ag Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

by Julie – October 4th, 2012

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation have announced four agricultural leaders in Florida who will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s agriculture industry.

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Filed as: Cattle –Energy –Florida –Livestock –Specialty Crops –Vegetables

Fuels for America Campaign

by Julie – October 1st, 2012

A diverse group of renewable fuel producers and stakeholders have joined to launch the Fuels for America campaign to defend the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Filed as: Alabama –Energy –Florida –General –Georgia

Farm Terrorism

by Dan – September 25th, 2012

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner
Agriculture is not immune to terrorism. Everett Griner explains.

Filed as: Ag "Outdoors" –Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

President Obama Encourages Congress to Work on Farm Bill After Elections

by Julie – September 24th, 2012

In his weekly address, President Obama encouraged Congress to work on the Farm Bill when they return in November.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Tampa Man Indicted for Fraud Regarding Biofuel Company

by Julie – September 24th, 2012

Bill Vasden Jr., owner of USCJO and chairman of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, has been indicted on 30 charges of wire fraud and on one charge of making a false statement.

Filed as: Cattle –Citrus –Energy –Florida –Specialty Crops

Farm Bill Will Have to Wait Until Elections are Over

by Julie – September 21st, 2012

The U.S. House will head home for the elections without action on a new five-year Farm Bill or an extension of existing farm policy that expires at the end of the month. Speaker of the House John Boehner says that the Farm Bill will be dealt with after the election, but House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas has said that he hasn’t received any promises his five-year bill will come up in the lame-duck session.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Energy –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

No Winners

by Dan – September 20th, 2012

The drought stricken corn crop will cost everybody. Everett Griner explains.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Corn –Dairy –Energy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Pork –Poultry

Sorghum an Ideal Bioenergy Candidate for the Southeast

by Julie – September 19th, 2012

Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have found sorghum to be a top candidate for biofuel production here in the southeast.

Filed as: Alabama –Energy –Florida –General –Georgia

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