While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …
Peanut Supply Disappearance & Trying to Sell More Peanuts
With peanut harvest right at the midway point, Tyron Spearman looks at the latest supply disappearance numbers along with telling us why visitors from Mexico are here in the Southeast, and he has a reminder about a big event coming up next week. Supply: Download Audio Mexico: Download Audio Sunbelt: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Vilsack on EPA’s Decision Conerning E-15 Ethanol
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to allow the use of fuel containing up to 15 percent ethanol in late-model cars and light trucks: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NPPC Ethanol Task Force Chairman On EPA’s Decision
Statement of NPPC Ethanol Task Force Chairman Randy Spronk On EPA’s Decision To Increase The Ethanol Blend Rate To 15 Percent: “The National Pork Producers Council is very concerned with the effect on America’s pork producers of raising to 15 percent the amount of corn ethanol that can be blended into gasoline, a decision the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced …
Sunbelt Ag Expo to Feature Energy Crops on Research Farm
Energy Crops are all the talk recently, but before that talk can be put into action, producers need more information. Which is why Michael Williams, farm manager for the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says this year attendees can learn more about these crops on their research farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
FL FSA Townhall Meetings are Growing an Interest in Energy Crops
As the Florida Farm Service Agency continues its trek across the state for their “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings, FSA state director, Tim Manning, says it is exciting to see that producers are eager for the information. Download Audio The next in the series of workshops will be held in the town of Felda on October 22. For …
FL Peanut Crop Hurt by Dry Weather
As peanut harvest continues, its become obvious in a lot of cases just how the dry conditions have affected the crop. I was able to talk with a few folks about the Florida crop including Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association and two growers from Jackson County, Jeff Pittman and Larry Ford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
National Pasta Month
October is officially recognized as national Pasta Month and as celebration the U.S. Durum Growers are asking young people to submit a pasta-related video for their YouTube pasta contest. The deadline October 15, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
GBB Talking with Consumers and Producers
The Georgia Beef Board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers the past few days at the Georgia National Fair, and Ashley Hughes said next week they look forward to talking with producers at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
ACA Welcomes New Staff Member
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes a new member to their team, as Dr. Billy Powell says they are excited to now have Erin Hunter there to fill the position held by Ed Whatley before he retired. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …