Progression of Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Waxman-Markey Bill on the Way to a Vote

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Solar Projects for the Farm and Home

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Debate on Climate Change Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Revised Ethanol Plant Plans Revealed

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

Climate Change Bill Vote Coming Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The eight House committees that have jurisdiction over the American Clean Energy and Security Act have very few days remaining to review the legislation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Renewable Energy Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

USDA Meets 30 Day Energy Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

The Agriculture Department is going full steam ahead on the energy portions in the 2008 Farm Bill as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says they have made the 30 day deadline set by President Obama. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Waxman-Markey Bill Discussed in Ag Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the much talked about Waxman-Markey climate change and energy legislation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025