The American Soybean Association (ASA) applauds the United States Senate for passage of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. The bill includes a one year extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which is a top priority for the ASA and the nation’s soybean farmers. The biodiesel tax credit was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2008. The …
Always Two Sides
There are always two sides to every story. Everett Griner looks at some of these stories and tells us some of both sides. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Ike Cotton Damage
Even with the affects of Hurricane Ike, the US cotton crop is rated in slightly better shape this week compared to last week, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey – but damage was extensive in Louisiana. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Museum Exhibit Features State Soils
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation service dug deep to supply the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC with some dirt for a new exhibition, according to agriculture secretary Ed Schafer. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Georgia Cotton Condition
Two Georgia Cotton Commission members – Louie Perry of Moultrie and Mike Lucas of Cochran – evaluate the cotton crop in their areas. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Farmers Markets Grants
USDA has awarded 85 grants totaling almost $3.5 million directed by the new farm bill to help farmers markets nationwide, including $75,000 for the State of Alabama Farmers Market Authority; $60,000 for the Florida Associtation of Community Farmers Markets; and two separate grants in Georgia for the Sparta/Hancock Produce Growers Cooperative and Common Ground Athens. Read details here. Listen to …
Cotton Inc Budget Approval
The Cotton Board approved Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2009 budget during the Cotton Board’s recent Annual Meeting. Funding priorities for the coming year include a new U.S. consumer communication strategy featuring celebrity talent from the music industry; an industry sustainability summit in Hong Kong scheduled for mid-2009; and continued joint programs with Cotton Council International to maximize U.S. cotton’s presence throughout …
NRCS Farm Bill Implementation Includes New CSP
USDA continues to work on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, which includes some major changes in the Conservation Security program, which is now called the Conservation Stewardship Program, according to Doug McKalip, legislative and public affairs director with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Expo Seminars’ Now OnLine in PowerPoint Format
The Citrus Expo Seminars are now posted on line in power point format. You can find all we have available so far individually listed and linked by clicking here to go to the Citrus Expo Seminars Archives. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
More Details from Citrus Tree, Acreage Reports
In this report, Florida Agriculture & Citrus Statistics Administrator Candi Erick has a few more interesting details about the release recently of updated citrus tree and acreage statistics. Scroll to earlier reports to find links to the actual USDA documents with all the details. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …