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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Feedstock Growers Association Grows Energy for Biofuels

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida, General, Sugar

Farmer Bill Vasden Jr. has dedicated a lot of time in recent months talking to other farmers about biofuels crops he believes are viable in Florida. In this recent interview at a biofuels meeting near Leesburg, Vasden discusses free landclearing for citrus growers wanting to eliminate abandoned groves; Florida Feedstock Growers Association membership benefits; and diversification with biofuels crops. The …