Increase in Ethanol Blend Would Be Good for All

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

A new study has shown increasing the amount of ethanol blended into the gasoline supply to 15-percent, would have a minimal impact on prices while helping to increase farm income and provide value to the nation’s economy. Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis says the study reinforces the fact that America’s farmers are up to the task of providing energy. Sponsored …

Southern Pine Beetle Program Announced

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that the department’s Division of Forestry is re-offering the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2009 Farm to Fuel Summit. More information is available on the web by clicking on Summit. 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 …

Chambliss Speaks on Georgia Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Forestry, Georgia, Peanuts

Southeast AgNet recently had the opportunity to speak with Senator Saxby Chambliss who had this message for Georgia producers. 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 …

Vilsack on Farm Bill Implementation Process

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

Southeast AgNet recently had the opportunity to interview Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack regarding the progress of the 2008 Farm Bill Implementation process. 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 …

Bill Would Lift Land Use Consideration From Energy Regs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act, or H.R. 2409 has been introduced in an effort to eliminate the EPA requirement which considers indirect land use when calculating greenhouse gas emissions associated with advanced biofuels. 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 …

Reinvestment Efforts for the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Peanuts

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack held a rural community forum in Southeastern Georgia to announce American Renewal and Reinvestment Act projects aimed at improving local communities and benefiting people throughout rural America. Georgia: Southeast: 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire Risk

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the current wildfire activity in the state and precautions to take to reduce the risk. More information about wildfire in Florida can be found on the Florida Division of Forestry web site at Wildland Fire Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

AL NRCS Holding WRP Workshops Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about three Wetlands Reserve Program workshops coming up next week. Learn more or register for a WRP workshop at the Alabama NRCS 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 …

What’s for Breakfast?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Sausage……America’s most versatile meat. Everett Griner tells us all about it. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …