Opposition to Limiting the Number of Entities on a Farming Operation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

There is a proposal to limit the number of entities on a farming operation. Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman reports that there are some who are opposing this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Reviewing WOTUS Rule; EPA on Clean Water Act

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a review of the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and comments on this rule from the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Monsanto Excited about New Weed Management Tool

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans

Soybean and cotton growers looking for new tools to manage weeds will have a new, first-of-its-kind option in 2016 with Warrant Ultra Herbicide, a premix of acetochlor and fomesafen approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Monsanto’s selective chemistry marketing manager, Austin Horn, says it provides excellent post-emergence control of problematic weeds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Too Much Focus on RFS to Boost Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Soybeans

The long awaited and debated Renewable Fuels Standard proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency were released Friday. But Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s too much focus on the Renewable Fuels Standard as a way to boost the biofuels industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

ASA Responds to EPA’s Proposed RFS Volume Requirements for Biodiesel

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (May 29, 2015) – The Environmental Protection Agency released today its Proposed Rule to establish the volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard, including the volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. EPA proposes setting the biomass-based diesel volumes at the following levels: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

USDA to Invest Up to $100 Million to Boost Infrastructure for Renewable Fuel Use, Seeking to Double Number of Higher Blend Renewable Fuel Pumps

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 29, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $100 million in a Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. Specifically, USDA will administer competitive grants to match funding for …

RFA Praises USDA for Its Investment in Infrastructure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the Renewable Fuels Association: WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $100 million worth of funding for new blender pump installations throughout the country. Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, released the following statement praising the USDA for its investment: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Soy Growers Will Review Clean Water Rule, Renew Call for Opportunity to Comment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans, Water

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (May 27, 2015) – The American Soybean Association will take the coming days to review the revised Clean Water Rule, formerly known as Waters of the United States, issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency, and comment after ASA leaders digest the proposals contained in the rule. In making the announcement, ASA President and …

Important Deadline Coming June 1

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In order to remain eligible, or become eligible for crop insurance premium support, producers must file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form with their local USDA Service Center by June 1. USDA wants to make sure those who are required to Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Sunbelt Expo Planting Crops for Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The farm staff at Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia has been busy planting and getting the crops ready for not only the big show in October, but for the field day in July. Show director Chip Blalock says they have a great staff who prepares this each year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …