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
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
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
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
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
Cotton or Nothing Website
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …
Peanut Deliveries Nearing Crop Estimate
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Optimistic About a New Farm Bill
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
$15.7 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects Announced in Florida
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced $15.7 million for six Florida projects that address high priority conservation needs. Among the projects is $4.18 million dollars towards Apalachicola Bay Oyster restoration and research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Nutrients That Help Citrus Trees Cope with HLB
At a recent field day in Immokalee, University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse told growers about the results of research into pruning and nutrient therapies to rehabilitate HLB-infected citrus trees. He outlines the results, including spelling out which nutrients seem most likely to help HLB-infected trees remain productive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida …