Energy Conservation Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council is hosting a conference next week in Huntsville to help producers conserve energy and save money. Energy Conservation Opportunities on the Farm will be held January 17-18 in Huntsville, Alabama. For registration information call the RC&D council in Decatur at (256) 353-6146 ext. 2, or visit the conference information website at rcdnet.org. …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about tthe Department’s Division of Forestry using biodiesel fuel in some of its heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2006/10112006.html Information about Commissioner Bronson’s Farm-to-Fuel initiative can be founds at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/farmtofuel.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Ethanol Promotion Goes Multi-National

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The two largest ethanol producing countries, the US and Brazil, have joined together to promote ethanol in the Americas. The new Interamerican Ethanol Commission also honored the ethanol industry and the Indy Car Series for efforts to promote ethanol by using 100 percent ethanol in race cars. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Interamerican Ethanol Commission Launched

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Governor Jeb Bush has joined with representatives from Brazil’s financial and agribusiness sectors to launch the Interamerican Ethanol Commission. Florida Agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson, who was at the kickoff event in Coral Gables on Monday, says the goals of the commission to increase ethanol production and demand in the Americas fit with the goals of Florida’s farm to fuel …

FL Has Many Options for Ethanol Production

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, Florida

FL Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles Bronson, has worked hard for ethanol production in the state through the Farm to Fuel Program. With the first ethanol production plant located in Bartow, citrus peels are just one of the many products that can be used to produce ethanol. Report (1:34 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Some Cattlemen Want Limits on Ethanol Incentives

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy

While ethanol production continues to rise across the country, one state Cattlemen’s group is hoping to see less incentives for it’s production.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Biofuels Could Help Revitalize Rural America

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General

Recent studies indicate that increasing demand for biofuels could help revitalize rural America. That’s why the USDA’s Rural Development agency is very focused on that industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Biotech Key to Food and Fuel Needs

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General

Biotechnology holds the key to meeting demand for both food and fuel in the future, according to a new study released by the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Transportation for Biofuels Needs Updating

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

While most ethanol & biodiesel plants are located in the midwest, they are starting to grow in other parts of the country. Due to this, some changes are going to be needed in transportation.  Report (:20 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

On-Line Ethanol Course

Randall Weiseman Energy

A new on-line training course for ethanol provides an understanding of the fuel and how it affects engine performance and the environment. Check it out at www.drivingethanol.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024