UF/IFAS Challenge 2050 Project Webinar

Josh McGill Energy, Field Crops, General, International, Seeds, Water

University of Florida’s Dr. Tony Andenoro will be giving a webinar presentation August 19, 2015 on the university’s “Challenge 2050 Project.” Dr. Andenoro is the director of the “Challenge 2050 Project” and has coordinated with the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education to bring you this exciting webinar. Listen to the story to hear why this is an …

RFA to EPA: Put the RFS Back on Track!

Randall Weiseman Energy, General, Industry News Release

From the Renewable Fuels Association: WASHINGTON — In comments submitted to Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) urged the agency implement the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as Congress intended, and to abandon its proposal to substantially slash the annual amount of biofuels that are to be blended with gasoline. In a letter accompanying the written …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Lower Gas Prices; UF/IFAS Faculty Funding

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how lower gas and oil prices are helping farmers and on new funding for University of Florida faculty. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida PSC Approves Utilities’ Demand Side Management Plans

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Industry News Release

From the Florida Public Service Commission: TALLAHASSEE — Emphasizing the value of energy efficiency, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved program plans for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Duke Energy Florida, Inc. (DEF), Tampa Electric Company (TECO), Gulf Power Company (Gulf), and Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) that comply with the Commission’s conservation goals set last year. …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 17, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we get the forecast for U.S. cotton production, look at energy prices and what farmers might expect in the future, how careers in agriculture are expanding and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Lower Gas and Oil Prices Helping Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Farmers would love to know what they can expect from energy prices in the future and how policy will impact their savings opportunities. Technological innovations in the oil and natural gas industry have allowed cheaper, more plentiful energy across the country. And Rayola Dougher, senior economic advisor at the American Petroleum Institute, says we’ve been a Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

Sports Drink – Part 2

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

In part 2 of her series, Cathy Isom tells us why it’s important to check nutrition facts before consuming that’s sports drink. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sports Drink – Part 1

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells you what you should know about that sports drink and if it’s really right for you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet This Week: FFA Helps Careers; USDA Program Signup

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a discussion about how Future Farmers of America and ag education is furthering careers and a report informing dairy producers they can now enroll in USDA’s Margin Protection Program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …