Sequencing May Aid in Producing Biofuel Crops

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

USDA scientists have completed sequencing the genome of a kind of wild grass that will enable researchers to shed light on the genetics behind hardier varieties of wheat and improved varieties of biofuel crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Budget Issues Compounded by Election Year Choices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General

The Alabama Legislature is well into the 2010 session and Chris Isaacson with the Alabama Forestry Association says when you add the ongoing budget issues to an election year, the legislators have their hands full. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GAC Working on Cleaning Up Water Permitting Records

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the big news remains water and Governor Perdue’s much anticipated water legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA: Listening for Ideas About Rural Jobs Creation

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

About 50 people from around Florida gathered at Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) headquarters in Gainesville for a listening session about rural job creation, where USDA Rural Development and Farm Service Agency officials listened to ideas from all attending. Posing a list of questions to the crowd, FFBF President John Hoblick moderated the session as various attendees spoke their minds. Naturally, …

Food Safety Important to All Commodities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

David Gombas, Senior Vice President for Food Safety and Technology for the United Fresh Produce Association, says farmers need to be aware of pending legislation that will ultimately affect all sectors of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bug Love

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Well it’s the time of year that people plan grand expressions of love for their sweethearts. But what about the rest of nature? Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council Meets – Approves Upcoming 2010 Promotions

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida, General

Florida Beef Council members meeting in Kissimmee mid week reviewed and approved a number of beef promotions and outreach activities upcoming. Thanks to producer checkoff dollars, targeted beef promotions will include media outreach and professional interaction with chefs, dietitians, foodservice and educational communities. One special feature promotion will include a weeks-long radio and event promotion and a regional “iron chef” …

New School Menus

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024