UF Dedicates Conference Room in McCarty Hall to Memory of Pat Cockrell

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

According to University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources Jack Payne, yesterday a ceremony was held to dedicate the IFAS Administration Conference Room in McCarty Hall to the memory of Pat Cockrell who spent many years with Florida Farm Bureau. Payne noted that Pat was very important to the men and women of IFAS and it …

Florida Ethanol Bill Stalls in Senate Committee

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General

From the News Service of Florida: The sponsor of a measure that would repeal a law requiring ethanol in Florida gasoline agreed to postpone its consideration Wednesday in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, with several members of the panel saying they’re uncomfortable with a full repeal, though there’s support for making sure non-ethanol gasoline is available.

Researching Cotton Varieties That Allow for Decreased Nitrogen Inputs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

As part of the research efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated has been working on a big hairy audacious goal to dramatically cut nitrogen inputs. Hake says they have seen progress in the effort by breeding for varieties that sacrifice protein in favor of oil and fiber. …

You Want BQA on Your Resume If You Have Cows

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This week we return to our series known as the “BQA Quality Report” which is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. And today we hear from Georgia cattle producer Rusty Gibson who says you want BQA on your resume if you have cows. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa