Biofuels Workshop to be held in Highlands County

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Another workshop revolving around growing renewable energy crops and biofuel crops will be held in Lorida, Florida this Monday, February 14th at 10am. For more information log on to the Florida Feedstock Growers website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Plant to get Dollars for Biofuels Project

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

In Florida, the INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, LLC. in Vero Beach has been selected to receive a $75 million loan guarantee to construct and operate a bio-refinery capable of producing 8 million gallons-per-year of cellulosic ethanol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Plant Receiving Dollars for Biofuels Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

USDA will be making new investments in 33 states to support the production and usage of advanced bio-fuels and that includes dollars coming to projects in Alabama and Mississippi. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida feedstock crops farmer and founder of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, Bill Vasden, Jr., discusses some of the myths about these energy crops discussed recently in water management circles, and talks about the movement to expand acreage of these crops in Florida so far. Hear his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

2012 Farm Bill

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

Everett Griner tells us how the 2012 Farm Bill progress will be slow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Approves E15 for Older Vehicles

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that E15 blends, which are 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, are safe for use in all cars and pickups built in 2001 and later. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

2 Job Families

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

As everyone knows, farming still requires two jobs. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast to Receive Dollars for Biofuels Projects

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

USDA announced that they are making new investments to support the production and usage of advanced bio-fuels to help reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Dallas Tonsager, Under Secretary for Rural Development, told me that dollars are coming to the Southeast for various projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

USDA Progress Report: Biofuels Expansion Reaches All U S Regions

Dan 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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that biofuels and biomass energy projects across America have been selected for funding to continue the Administration’s support for the development of renewable fuels. Vilsack highlighted the various investments USDA made since he laid out a broad vision to spur rural revitalization through renewable energy production in a …