Final Rules for BCAP Published

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

The final rules to the USDA’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program have been announced and Jonathan Coppess, director of the Farm Service Agency, says the program is designed to help producers meet the mandates of more production of biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Continued Research on Potential of Algae-Based Biofuels

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

Algae has the potential to become a viable bio-energy option for producers here in the Southeast and civil and environmental engineer, Ruth Richardson, says researchers are making good progress in a relatively short amount of time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Ag in Review for the Week of October 25, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant

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, Weather

UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …

Checking in on Climate Change Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

As the lame-duck session prepares to start, November 15, 2010, we check in on the latest buzz regarding climate change legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Vilsack Visits SE to Discuss Renewable Energy

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

On the heels of his recent biofuels announcements, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visited First United Ethanol in Camilla, Georgia today, in order to discuss the role renewable energy will play in creating jobs and helping revitalize economies in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Info Available For Citrus Growers Interested In Biofuel Crops

Dan Citrus, Energy, Florida, General

Numerous citrus growers were among those attending a series of seminars this fall on biofuel crops. In these reports, Florida Feedstock Growers Association Chairman Bill Vasden Jr. discusses the incentives that are available to citrus growers, specific biofuel crops that might be considered, and the ways Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Vilsack Announces Several Biofuel Supports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

In order to help reach the mandatory 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently made several renewable energy announcements, including the publication of a final rule to implement the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Recent Report Shows Role of Forests in Battling Climate Change

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

A recently released by the US Forest Service Report shows how much carbon is currently stored in the nation’s forests and their role in combating climate change. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Producers Can Learn More About Energy Crops At Sunbelt

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

Dewey Lee, UGA grain agronomist, encourages producers who are curious about energy crops to visit the 33rd Sunbelt Ag Expo where they can find out more information regarding which energy crops will best suit their operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …