WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …
New Biobased Product Labeling
As previously reported the bio-preferred program is designed to encourage more governmental use of bio-based industrial products and now thanks to new labeling, consumers will also be able to definitively identify products made from renewable sources. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Biofuels Workshop to be held in Highlands County
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Canola Fuel
Today Everett Griner tells us how canola has become a versatile and valuable crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FL Plant to get Dollars for Biofuels Project
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
AL Plant Receiving Dollars for Biofuels Project
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us how the 2012 Farm Bill progress will be slow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
EPA Approves E15 for Older Vehicles
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
2 Job Families
As everyone knows, farming still requires two jobs. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026