Making Biodiesel from Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

At the National Peanut Lab in Dawson, Ga, research on using peanuts for bio-diesel continues.  Report (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Millions Spent Federally on Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Livestock

At the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s ID/Info Exo held last week in Kansas City, the cost of the program was discussed.  Report (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vegetable Grower Meeting Postponed

Randall Weiseman Florida, Vegetables

Word from Gene McAvoy today regarding the Vegetable Growers Meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening Aug 29 at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee is that it will be postponed to September 21 due to the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Empty Bags For Congress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Rod Hemphill with Florida Farm Bureau has more information about the Empty Bag Campaign. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pearl of a Crop

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

USDA researchers in Tifton, GA are developing a versatile crop that can be used as forage, in game plots and for ethanol production. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UF Citrus Research Director Discusses FL Citrus Production Outlook

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News

Immediately after the conclusion of Citrus Expo 2006, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper sat down with Dr Harold Browning, director of citrus research for University of Florida at Lake Alfred, to discuss what the Expo program brought to Florida growers, where citrus research is going, and how soon more information will be available to growers wanting to know more details about production …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says nominations are now being accepted for the next Woman of the Year in Florida agriculture. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Johanns Comments

Randall Weiseman General

Southeast AgNet had the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns during his appearance this week at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture ID INFO/EXPO in Kansas City. We already had some of his comments on about the National Animal ID Program, here are a couple of stories about some other topics – drought aid and extension …