Self-proclaimed “land grant and Farm Bureau baby†Representative Adam Putnam (R-FL) spoke to state Farm Bureau presidents meeting in Washington DC last week about a number of issues, but especially energy. Read more from the American Farm Bureau. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Happy Energy Independence Day
As we celebrate our country’s independence this weekend, many in the agriculture industry are continuing to push towards energy independence with the help of biofuels like soy biodiesel. Report(1:00 mp3) A provision in the Farm Bill allows excess sugar to be made into ethanol. Report(1:00 mp3) And USDA is researching a number of “power plants” that could provide biomass for …
Farm Bill Tax Breaks
The 2008 Farm Bill contains some new tax incentives for conservation and energy. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Rising Fuel Prices
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about rising fuel prices. Visit Rising Fuel Prices on the web for more information. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Producing Food, Feed and Fuel
With all the controversy right now regarding the use of corn for ethanol, one company is leading the way in demonstrating how one little kernel of corn can be turned into multiple products. Laura McNamara has a six-part series of reports spotlighting Lifeline Foods of Missouri. Report 1 (1:00 mp3) Report 2 (1:00 mp3) Report 3 (1:00 mp3) Report 4 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farm to Fuel
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the upcoming 2008 Farm to Fuel Summit being held July 30th through August 1st, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. More information is available on the Florida Farm to Fuel web site. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Third Florida Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida is hosting the third annual Farm to Fuel summit next month in Orlando. Last year’s conference in St. Petersburg attracted more than 450 participants and this year’s conference is expected to be even bigger and better. This conference will be held July 30 to August 1 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Read more here. Report (1:00 …
Commissioner’s Spotlight on E10 Quality Standards
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the new fuel quality standards for gasoline/ethanol blends. More information is available on the web at: Gasoline/Ethanol Blend Standards. For information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ efforts to promote the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, click Farm to Fuel. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Lee V. McCoy 1947-2008: “RealMcCoy” Will Be Sorely Missed
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. Please find details regarding Lee’s …
Ethanol Debate
Debate over increased production of ethanol and the impact on food prices has been the subject of recent hearings in Congress. Laura McNamara has two reports. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024