ASA Responds to EPA’s Proposed RFS Volume Requirements for Biodiesel

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (May 29, 2015) – The Environmental Protection Agency released today its Proposed Rule to establish the volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard, including the volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. EPA proposes setting the biomass-based diesel volumes at the following levels: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

USDA to Invest Up to $100 Million to Boost Infrastructure for Renewable Fuel Use, Seeking to Double Number of Higher Blend Renewable Fuel Pumps

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 29, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $100 million in a Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. Specifically, USDA will administer competitive grants to match funding for …

RFA Praises USDA for Its Investment in Infrastructure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the Renewable Fuels Association: WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $100 million worth of funding for new blender pump installations throughout the country. Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, released the following statement praising the USDA for its investment: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 15, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about a new report showing demand for recent college graduates with degrees in ag programs, the final 2014 cotton crop numbers and estimates for the 2015 peanut crop, along with a story about a new health fad. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …

NCGA Applauds Senate Bill to Extend Volatility Waiver to E15

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association today thanked Senators Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) for introducing a bill to expand the volatility waiver for E15 ethanol, ultimately increasing consumers’ access higher blends of ethanol year-round. “We applaud Senators Donnelly, Grassley, and Fischer for their bipartisan efforts to increase the market …

USDA Announces Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 17

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Water

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, conservation in California, the pest and disease threat, and pretty plants and flowers seven days a week. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 10

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, better cherry blossoms, an app to fight food waste, and fishing for energy savings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

UF/IFAS Challenge 2050 Project

Josh McGill Energy, General, Industry News Release, International, Seeds, Water

      The University of Florida hosted executives from Limagrain, a global seed company, in Gainesville this week for a big announcement. Limagrain is the world’s fourth largest seed company, and its HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seed branch is number two in vegetable seeds. In addition to touring the UF agricultural research facilities throughout Florida, they formally announced a unique Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Growing Numbers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the world population growth is a problem in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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