Studying the Potential of Algae as Biofuel Feedstock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With alternative energy starting to take a center stage, there are several new generation biofuel feedstocks being studied for their potential uses as a bioenergy resource, but Paul Mask with the Alabama Cooperative Extension says one budding prospect that may not come directly to mind is pond scum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …

Specialty Crop Sector Growing in North FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce is traditionally thought to come from Southern Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says markets are opening up for North Florida growers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Administration Still Searching for Disaster Relief Dollars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Office of Management of the Budget has indicated that the administration is still looking for 1.5-billion dollars in disaster relief assistance for farmers across the United States, a deal made to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Update on the Child Nutrition Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is urging Congress to pass the Child Nutrition Act before the end of the current fiscal year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

White Mold Discussed at Extension Farm Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

At the annual Extension Farm Field Day held yesterday at the West Florida Research and Education Center research farm near Jay, Florida, Dr. Bob Kemerait with the University of Georgia, told growers white mold has been terrible in peanuts this year. And University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman echoed that fact telling growers the conditions have been just …

Department Of Citrus Targets Kids At School And Home

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Director of Foodservice Vanessa Hodak in these reports tells how the department works with those who influence children’s eating habits – and the kids themselves – to encourage more citrus consumption. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how the farmers and environmentalist differ in the control of this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Brazilian Shares Citrus Black Spot Expertise With Floridians

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil, State Department of Agreiculture plant pathologist Eduardo Feichtenberger shared his citrus black spot expertise at Citrus Expo last week. He stayed this week to address Packinghouse Day and the Indian River Postharvest Workshop. He discusses chemical and cultural controls for the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …

Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

FFB Support Available for Counties to Defeat Amendment 4

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Local county Farm Bureaus have been mailed County Action Kits to assist in the development and execution of grassroots campaigns to defeat Amendment 4, a priority for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …