Ag in Review for the Week of June 13, 2011

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

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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

Senator Believes All Subsidies Should be Part of Energy Debate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Energy, Specialty Crops

With both Congress and much of the Ag industry divided on the subject of ethanol subsidies one senator says any future energy debate should include a review of the subsidies for all energy production. 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 …

National FFA Organization’s Washington Leadership Conference Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON (Friday, June 17, 2011/National FFA Organization) – FFA members from across the nation are attending the 2011 Washington Leadership Conference in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization and sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Ethanol Tax Credit Safe for Now

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Former Ag Chair and Ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss voted with the majority of Senators to continue the 45 cent ethanol tax credit. However, he says he will not support another extension of the credit. 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 …

FL Included in NRCS Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Energy, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Florida dairy industry is included in a project to test and verify exciting new approaches to greenhouse gas reduction. The following report has more details on the effort from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and NRCS Chief Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Researched Out

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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One Man’s Waste is Another’s Plastic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Researchers have developed a way to produce bioplastic from discarded plant material, such as yard waste. 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 25 X ’25 and Farm-to-Fuel

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam comparing the national 25 X ’25 Alliance to Florida’s Farm-to-Fuel program. More information about the 25 X ’25 Alliance is available online at http://www.25×25.org/. 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 …

NCBA Supports Legislation Targeting Renewable Fuels

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed their fight against ethanol by backing legislation to target the renewable fuels mandate. 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

Farmers Helping Holiday Drivers Save Money at the Pump

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

This holiday weekend an estimated 31 million Americans will hit the roads and according to the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol will save the average American family traveling this weekend more than 31-dollars. 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 …