Statement of NPPC Ethanol Task Force Chairman Randy Spronk On EPA’s Decision To Increase The Ethanol Blend Rate To 15 Percent: “The National Pork Producers Council is very concerned with the effect on America’s pork producers of raising to 15 percent the amount of corn ethanol that can be blended into gasoline, a decision the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced …
Sunbelt Ag Expo to Feature Energy Crops on Research Farm
Energy Crops are all the talk recently, but before that talk can be put into action, producers need more information. Which is why Michael Williams, farm manager for the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says this year attendees can learn more about these crops on their research farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
FL FSA Townhall Meetings are Growing an Interest in Energy Crops
As the Florida Farm Service Agency continues its trek across the state for their “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings, FSA state director, Tim Manning, says it is exciting to see that producers are eager for the information. Download Audio The next in the series of workshops will be held in the town of Felda on October 22. For …
FL Peanut Crop Hurt by Dry Weather
As peanut harvest continues, its become obvious in a lot of cases just how the dry conditions have affected the crop. I was able to talk with a few folks about the Florida crop including Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association and two growers from Jackson County, Jeff Pittman and Larry Ford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
National Pasta Month
October is officially recognized as national Pasta Month and as celebration the U.S. Durum Growers are asking young people to submit a pasta-related video for their YouTube pasta contest. The deadline October 15, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
GBB Talking with Consumers and Producers
The Georgia Beef Board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers the past few days at the Georgia National Fair, and Ashley Hughes said next week they look forward to talking with producers at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
ACA Welcomes New Staff Member
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes a new member to their team, as Dr. Billy Powell says they are excited to now have Erin Hunter there to fill the position held by Ed Whatley before he retired. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
FL Checkoff Dollars to Promote Veal
Thanks to funds the Florida Beef Council was able to obtain through the Federation of State Beef Councils, a new program to promote veal will soon get underway. According to Roger Butler, they are excited about being able to promote veal in restaurants around the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Kick-Off of FFB 2010 Annual Meeting
Today is the official start to Florida Farm Bureau’s 2010 Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach. And the following two reports have more info on some of the activities planned for the three-day event. National Affairs Coordinator, Adam Basford: Download Audio Young Farmer & Rancher and Women’s coordinator Shaun Fulford: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Department Of Citrus Targets Shoppers In The Store
The Florida Department of Citrus puts its orange juice message in front of consumers while they’re buying groceries, and urges them to buy multiple containers of OJ. Director of Retail Communications Pete Palmer discusses the in-store marketing strategies in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …