You know it is bad to lose a crop to drought, bugs or disease. Even worse to harvest a very good crop and then lose it. It happened to some peanut farmers this year. As the crop is harvested the peanuts are housed in an enclosed building until they are marketed. Here is a storage building with 70,000 tons of …
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2015—Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive step forward providing for continued growth in all parts of the Renewable Fuel Standard—advanced, biodiesel, cellulosic, and conventional—building on the Obama Administration’s …
RFS Final Rule Provides Stability and Modest Growth for Biodiesel
From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 30, 2015) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Final Rule setting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements, including the volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates EPA, the U.S Department of Agriculture(USDA) and the Obama Administration for …
EPA’s Final Rule A Step Forward for Ethanol
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (November 30, 2015) – The following is a statement from Maryland farmer Chip Bowling, president of the National Corn Growers Association, in response to today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the renewable volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “America’s corn farmers are proud to grow a cleaner burning, …
Recycling Old Blue Jeans
Monty Bain, southeast regional communications manager with the Cotton Board, encourages everyone to save old blue jeans and donate them to the Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Agriculture Jobs May Be Plentiful but New Grads are Scarce
Thousands of jobs are expected to open in the next five years in agriculture. However, there are not enough graduates to fill those jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation Join the #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
From the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 30, 2015/National FFA Organization) –The National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation have joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on December 1, #GivingTuesday is …
University of Florida/IFAS Predicts 2016 Food Trends
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are already predicting trends for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at some events coming up that folks in the peanut industry may be interested in attending. Download Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Under 40 Horsepower Tractor Sales Increase
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports sales of under 40-horsepower tractors jumped 23 percent in October compared to last year, representing an eight percent increase for the year. Download Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …