WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). …
Upcoming Conference May Help Cotton Farmers in Sustainability Efforts
Sustainability is a huge movement here lately and according to Georgia cotton grower Lee Cromley, growers can get help in developing sustainable systems by attending the 2013 Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference in Baton Rouge, LA, January 31-February 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Pioneer Has Soybean Options for Southeast Growers
Some peanut and cotton acres next year could see soybeans instead and Don Schafer, Senior Marketing Manager for DuPont Pioneer, wants Southeast growers to know they have varieties to fit your needs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
Drought Effects Starting to Show up in Food Prices
USDA Economist Ephraim Leibtag explains how drought impacts on commodity and feed costs are making their way into the retail sector and what consumers pay for food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
Southeast Peanut Story in NY Times
The New York Times recently ran a story about growing peanuts here in the Southeast as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
EPA Expected to Have RFS Waiver Decision Soon
Despite missing a recent deadline, EPA expects to make a decision on the request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
The Story of the Dust Bowl Important for Conservation in AL
Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett encourages all farmers and ranchers to tune in to the Dust Bowl documentary that is set to air this Sunday and Monday on PBS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
GA Cotton Farmers Seeing Good Yields for 2012 Crop
Georgia cotton harvest is about 60 percent complete, and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that it is shaping up to be a good one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …
Ag-Flation
A new word? Everett Griner tells us how farm input just keeps rising, and what ag-flation is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
Cotton Board Annual Tour Great Way to Learn More About Research Efforts
Cotton producers interested in finding out more about their investment have a great opportunity to do so by attending the annual tour of Cotton Incorporated’s Research Center in Cary, NC. Florida cotton farmer, Allen Edwards, is one of those who has attended the educational tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida …