Citrus Grower Orie Lee Honored at CREC

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Grower Orie Lee was honored Friday by friends and researchers for his decades as a cooperator in citrus research. The first report provides an overview. In the second report, University of Florida researcher Jude Grosser discusses Lee’s contributions to the citrus industry. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Animal Ag Applaud EPA Decision to Lower Ethanol 2014 Requirements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 15, 2013 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a proposed 2014 renewable fuel (RFS) standard that will require refiners to blend up to 15.21 billion gallons of biofuels into gasoline next year, which represents the first-ever reduction in a biofuels mandate that Congress created during the George W. Bush …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on EPA 2014 Volume Standards

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Industry News Release, Soybeans

WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statements on EPA’s proposal of 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards: “The Obama Administration remains committed to the production of clean, renewable energy from homegrown sources, and to the businesses that are hard at work to create the next generation of biofuels. It’s important to take a long-term approach …

EPA Ethanol Proposal Will Devastate Farmers, Rural Economy

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Industry News Release

From the National Corn Growers Association: ST. LOUIS (November 15, 2013) – The National Corn Growers Association expressed outrage today in the wake of an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will significantly weaken the Renewable Fuel Standard by reducing the volumes for corn-based ethanol for 2014. “This recommendation is ill-advised and should be condemned by all consumers …

EPA’s RFS Proposal Goes Backward on Biodiesel

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From The American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (November 15, 2013) – In response to a Proposed Rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard Required Volume Obligations (RVO) issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Soybean Association expressed concern that the biomass-based diesel levels for 2014 and 2015 would be reduced below the amount actually produced in 2013. …

Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA

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WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …

DuPont Pioneer Introduces Corn Hybrids for Southern Growing Region

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

With the increase of corn acres in our area, Reed Mayberry, senior corn marketing manager for DuPont Pioneer, says they are excited to introduce a new class of hybrids specifically targeted to southern U.S. growing environments Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Cotton or Nothing Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Kim Kitchens with Cotton Incorporated says that consumers dissatisfied by fabric fails from other fibers can join the Cotton or Nothing campaign by visiting cottonornothing.com Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Peanut Deliveries Nearing Crop Estimate

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

When looking at the numbers, peanut deliveries indicate the harvest is nearly complete. Tyron Spearman has the latest figures which show deliveries are very close to the crop estimate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Optimistic About a New Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Some people wonder if it’s possible to get a new farm bill passed by the end of the year. Well, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall thinks it will. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …