Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. Download Audio
Steps Made to Boost Biofuels
The administration has launched a major cooperative effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The mode of action includes USDA’s proposed rule on the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, EPA’s final rule to implement the renewable fuels standard and a report from the President’s task force that lays out a strategy to advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable …
Farm Thefts
Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help. Download Audio
Keeping the Home Fires Burning
Experts say that those fighting off the chill with energy-efficient home heating fires should be using the right kind of firewood. Download Audio
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
More Water Problems
Poor choices hurt California farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
New Federal Water Regulations Could Risk Urban Floods
Special districts warn EPA rules mean higher taxes, eminent domain and less effective South Florida canals TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Association of Special Districts warned today that the new water regulations for Florida proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would severely weaken the flood protection provided by Florida’s water control and improvement districts, especially in the South Florida …
USDA Designates 60 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 60 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas caused by cold weather and freezing conditions that occurred in January 2010. The 60 counties are:
Florida Water Quality Coalition to EPA: Show Us the Data!
January 28, 2010 Florida Water Quality Coalition, Inc. Contact: Cathy Vogel (239) 565-1429 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Water Quality Coalition today joined a chorus of Florida voices expressing concerns over the EPA’s recent proposal to impose water quality concentration standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, naturally occurring nutrients, in Florida’s inland waters such as streams, lakes, springs and even manmade …
UF Receives Special DOE Funding
The University of Florida has received special funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct a radically new genetic analysis of poplar trees in an effort to help harness the trees as a sustainable and economical fuel source. Download Audio