Last Minute Bill Continues Biodiesel Tax Credit for 2014

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

Soybean producers and biodiesel interests welcomed the last minute vote by Congress before they took their holiday break to continue biodiesel tax credit retroactively for 2014. But, as Gary Crawford reports, there was hope for more long term certainty about the credit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Corn and Soybean Projections for 2014, Vitamin C or H20?

Dan Corn, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The projections are in and corn could have it’s highest yield in production ever recorded. 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Highlights of USDA December Reports

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Soybeans

What did the latest USDA crop production reports, and supply and demand estimates, reveal? Rod Bain has the answer to that question. 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 …

Growth Energy Statement on the Oversight & Government Reform Committee Hearing Examining the RFS

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

From Growth Energy: WASHINGTON, DC — In response to today’s Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements hearing on “EPA’s management of the renewable fuel standard program,” Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy issued the following statement: “While the delay from the EPA is frustrating to stakeholders and Congress alike, it is important that the …

2013 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey Results Revealed

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

The number of farmland acres irrigated in 2013 was one of the latest findings in a USDA survey related to the Census of Agriculture. Rod Bain has more on that story. 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 …

With Passage of Tax Extenders Stopgap, ASA Calls for Longer-Term Solution

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

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (December 3, 2014) – In response to the passage of a short-term extension of several key tax credits by the House of Representatives today, the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed both its appreciation for a fix in the near term, and disappointment in the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding more than $4 million in additional grants that will advance the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Monsanto Launches Two New Herbicides

Dan Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans

Austin Horn with Monsanto discusses two new herbicides that were launched this year for cotton and soybeans. Download Audio More information about Monsanto products is available on their website. 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 …

Alabama Education Meetings on the Farm Bill Coming Up

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Alabama is planning some meetings on the educational section of the new Farm Bill. The Alabama Extension Service is teaming up with USDA and the Alabama Farmers Federation to have these meetings. Tyron Spearman tells us about the meetings, times and locations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …