New Alternative Energy Source Found

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Researchers at the U.S. Energy Department’s BioEnergy Science Center have used bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutanol, which can be burned in regular car engines with a heat value higher than ethanol and similar to gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UF-IFAS Confident in Mission

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

With this year’s 2011 Legislative Session promising to be an interesting one in Florida, Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for The University of Florida’s IFAS, tells us that he expects the budget to be in the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Some Simple Ways to Have Fresh Veggies This Spring

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

It’s that time of year when green thumbs yearn to toss the winter gloves for gardening ones. But for beginning gardeners the possibilities for a new garden can seem overwhelming, and for others gardening may not be a viable option. The following two reports have some good tips for consumers who want fresh veggies this spring. Download Audio Download Audio …

Ag Budget is Tight for Peanuts & APC Meeting in Washington

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has been able to spend some time in our nation’s capitol as he updates some of the topics being discusssed when it comes to the peanut industry. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets

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

In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …

Breakfast without Orange Juice?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how the Florida farmers are battling a host of diseases, and, what is going to come of this battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Announces AWEP Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama recently announced April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for signup for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. And Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, explains how this program can help producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam Says Budget Will be Driving Force of 2011 Session

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

With the start of this 2011 legislative session, Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says he believes the budget will be the driving force. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Evaluating and Implementing Programs

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida producers have been hearing about numerous Natural Resources Conservation Service sign-ups recently and area conservationist Jeff White says now is the exciting time when conservation gets implemented on farming operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Master 4-Her Promotes GA Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission is a big supporter of the 4-H program and Tift County 4-Her Sarah Harrison, is a master when it comes to cotton as she is the state winner of the cotton bowl and consumer jamboree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …