SE Projects Get Energy Grants

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Sugar

Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …

Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings.  Report (1:00 wma) 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, …

FL Agriculture Commissioner talks about Nutrition Month

Dan FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about National Nutrition Month in March.    Report (1:00 wma) 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 by the …

Income Exclusions for Cost Shares

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture has announced that some state cost share payments for implementing Best Management Practices may be excluded from a producer’s adjusted gross income for 2006 federal income tax purposes. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

FL AgNet Week In Review March 2, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Podcast, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen focus on the Greenbelt issue, a continuing resolution may effect the NRCS, the Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off this week, Florida grapefruit sales are up, Florida hosts the Commodity Classic, and Everett Griner hosts the Agriview. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Eight Recipients of the Renewable Energy Technologies Grant

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Florida’s Lt. Governor, Jeff Kottkamp, along with FL Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, and FL DEP Secretary Michael Sole, awarded eight recipients with the Renewable Energy Technologies Grant last week. Recipients included Citrus Energy LLC for their work with citrus waste to produce ethanol. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Indian River Citrus Groves May Go Under Water

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Recent reports indicate that citrus growers from Fellsmere are working on a land swap in Indian River County. Report (1:59 wma) 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 …

FL Cattlemen Invited to Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Cattlemen across Florida are encouraged to be in Tallahassee March 13th through 15th to meet with legislators about issues which affect the industry. FCA’s Sam Ard says this is an important few days for cattle producers in Florida.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

FL SART to Hold Training Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The Florida State Agriculture Response Team will hold their first annual statewide training conference in St. Petersburg May 30th & June 1st.  Report (:30 wma) To learn more about SART, Click here 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 …

NRCS Operating Under Contining Resolution

Dan Florida, USDA-NRCS

The continuing resolution passed by congress earlier this year to fund the remainder of fiscal year 2007 is having an impact in many areas, including USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.    Report (1:00 wma) 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 …