Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …
House Subcommittee Discusses Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture met Feb. 28 for a hearing focusing on the Bush administration’s farm bill proposal as it relates to specialty crops and organics. USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor answered questions from subcommittee members about the specialty crop title to the USDA 2007 Farm Bill proposals the agency released on Jan. 31. Report …
Prospective Plantings Survey
The big question among corn, soybean and wheat producers at the Commodity Classic last week was how much are you planting this year? USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is asking that same question right now during the annual planting intentions survey, according to Herb Vanderberry, director of the Alabama NASS office. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers …
FL Legislature Kicks Off With Citrus Issues as a Major Concern
March 6th marks the first day of the 2007 Florida Legislative Session, and Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual, says it is important for the citrus producers to stay focused on the major concerns for the industry this year, the Greenbelt Law, and Citrus Research Funding. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Use Copper Wisely
In this report, another Dupont-sponsored “Ask Your Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr. Jim Graham,UF/CREC in Lake Alfred, discusses the importance of understanding copper products and their application rate. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida
In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
CCC Still Owns ’05 Peanuts
After last week’s attempts to sell ’05 crop peanuts, Tyron Spearman says the CCC didn’t get rid of all of them. Ă‚Â Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
FDA Confirms Salmonella at Plant
Tyron Spearman looks at a report from the FDA concerning the peanut butter salmonella issue. Ă‚Â Report (:25 wma)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market numbers. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
You Can Work it as a Hobby or as a Full Time Business
It is not all fun and does require commitment.Ă‚Â What is it?Ă‚Â Everett Griner let’s us know what this is and what might be required.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …