Any action to artificially cap Renewable Identification Number (RIN) prices in exchange for an RVP waiver allowing year-round sale of E15 would be bad deal for rural America and the nation’s consumers, according to a new economic analysis released Tuesday. Such a tradeoff would result in reduced ethanol consumption, a drop in corn prices, and an effective cut of 5% …
UF to Host Seminar on Farm Safety on March 16
A leading researcher in farmworker safety will keynote a seminar hosted by the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at the University of Florida. The seminar will be held on March 16. Linda McCauley, dean and professor at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, will speak about the evolution of academic/community partnerships between Emory University …
Higher Peanut Stocks
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing a higher number of stocks are on hand. Tyron Spearman has the new figures. Higher Peanut Stocks Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
UF Study: To Help Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms, Limit Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Algal blooms can kill fish and harm a lake’s ecosystem, but by reducing two nutrients together such as nitrogen and phosphorus – not just one or the other — water managers might limit the blooms in lakes and rivers, a new University of Florida study shows. To come to this conclusion, UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers used …
Florida Beef Council Looking for Applicants
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently looking for producers in the state interested in taking part in a national training program. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, explains. Florida Beef Council Looking for Applicants Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Longleaf Pine Initiative for Southeast Landowners
Longleaf pine once covered 90 million acres from Texas to Florida, but today only 3 percent of the habitat remains. So the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Longleaf Pine Initiative, which provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices to help restore longleaf pine forests and enhance existing stands. Leonard …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Friday
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up this week on March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says while online registration has ended, producers can register on site. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Friday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Georgia Beef Team Back in Action
Promoting the benefits of beef to consumers is part of the purpose of the Georgia Beef Team. And Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says this weekend you will have a chance to see what it is they do for the industry. Georgia Beef Team Back in Action Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. Participants with existing CSP contracts expiring on Dec. 31, 2018 can access the benefits of …
Cool-Season Forages Field Days in Florida
A couple of winter forage field days are coming up this week in Florida. The first one will be held Thursday, March 8 at the University of Florida Dairy Unit in Gainesville starting at 10:00 am. There next one will be held Friday, March 9 at the White Oak Dairy in Lafayette County, and Shenandoah Dairy in Suwannee County starting at …