Citing the recently released National Climate Assessment report, leaders of the U.S. renewable fuels industry have written a letter to President Obama urging the administration to rethink its proposed RFS reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Vilsack Points to Oil Industry for RFS Struggles
During a conversation with agricultural reporters this week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack had some very pointed thoughts on the oil industry and their efforts against the Renewable Fuel Standard. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
The Fuel for Food Debate
Jeff Broin, founder and executive chairman of POET, responds to critics who point to the use of food for fuel as a misuse of resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Scientific Tool from Plant Waste
Researchers at the University of Florida have created a plant waste nanotube to deliver DNA directly into the nucleus of human cells in tissue culture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Economy Reaps Major Benefits from Renewable Fuels Industry
The Fuels America coalition has released an economic impact study showing the far-reaching benefits of renewable fuels on the economy, both nationwide and by state. Florida: Download Audio Georgia: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Oil Rigged Campaign Launched on Earth Day
The Fuels America coalition chose Earth Day to launch a television and digital ad campaign called Oil Rigged. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Statement by Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued this statement today, after a celebration at the University of Florida in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which created the Cooperative Extension Service: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024