House Audit Sessions Focus on Energy Forestry and Nutrition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Biodiesel Continues to Prove Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study shows that biodiesel production continues to be energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Energy Programs Could be at Risk

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Early indications are that energy programs may be at risk due to budget cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Senate Ag Chair Supports Home Grown Energy Products

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says bio-based manufacturing and energy efficiency efforts in rural areas will be key in creating jobs and growing the rural and national economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …

Senate Urged to Pass Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Members of the Senate are being encouraged to support a bipartisan bill that would continue America’s transition to home-grown biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Increasing Fuel Efficiency

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about ways to spend a little less at the pump this summer. More information is available online by clicking on Summer Driving Tips. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

E-15 Labels Issued

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Specialty Crops

E-15 is one step closer to being commercially available with the recent issuing of fuel pump labeling rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Cellulosic Biofuel Requirement Reduced in 2012 RFS Proposal

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

The EPA has issued its proposed requirements for the 2012 Renewable Fuel Standard and as expected has reduced the cellulosic biofuel requirement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Ag Secretary Disappointed in Senate Ethanol Vote

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The Senate voted to immediately end the ethanol tax credit late last week, a move that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes is ill advised. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The House passed Ag Appropriations bill will cut almost three-billion dollars in USDA and agency spending, and includes several amendments that could have a significant impact on the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …