Americans are preserving their own food. Everett Griner tells us all about it.
Climate Change Hits Senate
With a tight climate change vote in the House, Senate Democratic leaders are moving forward with their own legislation early this week with intentions to mark up a bill before the August recess.
Progression of Farm to Fuel Summit
With the Farm to Fuel Summit coming up July 29-31, Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson says that it has been very successful through the past four years.
House Passes Clean Energy Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that will allow farmers, ranchers and forestland owners to fully participate in a market-based carbon offset program, earning income for activities they undertake to address global climate change, as Tyron Spearman has more.
Waxman-Markey Bill on the Way to a Vote
A floor vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is set for Friday. However, many Ag Organizations still remain opposed to the bill with American Farm Bureau’s Paul Schlegel arguing it’s still not good for agriculture.
Solar Projects for the Farm and Home
Kevin Tunison of the National Arboretum says that they have recently installed a solar powered drip irrigation system for one of it’s research nurseries and that homeowners can scale similar projects to suit an agricultural, commercial and even a home landscaping application.
Debate on Climate Change Bill
The debate regarding the Waxman-Markey bill continues and the House Ag Committee’s Top Republican, Frank Lucas, says the cost-benefit issues for ag in the climate bill are too profound to overcome.
Revised Ethanol Plant Plans Revealed
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fuel isn’t the only product derived from petroleum. Byproducts of the refining process are used to create other substances, such as plastics. However, in the race to replace our dependence on petroleum with biofuels, these valuable byproducts are often overlooked.
Climate Change Bill Vote Coming Soon
The eight House committees that have jurisdiction over the American Clean Energy and Security Act have very few days remaining to review the legislation.
Renewable Energy Opportunities
With renewable energy the hot topic of the moment, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says that Florida is in a prime position to capitalize on the opportunities alternative fuels may provide.