Research Will Look at Creating Green Fuels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The U.S. Department of Energy will investment nearly 78-million dollars under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for advanced biofuels research and fueling infrastructure. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fueling Up With Veggies

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

Researchers are working on ways to prevent waste and give producers another outlet for income by harvesting excess fruits and vegetables for natural gas. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …

Putnam: “Freeze Damage Definately Worse Than I Had Anticipated”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Southeast AgNet joined Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the start of a multi-day tour of Florida agriculture’s freeze damage statewide, visiting citrus groves in Lake County Thursday. At the same time in Tallahassee, disaster declarations were being drafted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture, and forwarded to the governor that will include every county in Florida. The Governor is …

AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, General

Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Growers Urged for Input for New E P A Numeric Nutrient Water Regs

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida farmers are urged to register now to assure their views are heard and considered at three EPA public hearings scheduled for mid-February. These hearings will address new numeric nutrient water standards EPA is announcing this week that could dramatically impact agriculture’s ability to operate in the state of Florida, and Florida is the ONLY state singled out for this …

Sure Program Underway & GA Ag Forecast Breakfast Series

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman reminds producers about the SURE program which is underway, and about the annual Georgia Ag Forecast Breakfast series which is coming up in a few days. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rooney Urges Swift Action from USDA for Freeze Victims

Dan Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, General, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) joined members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act promptly to assist Florida agriculture growers recover from damage caused by the recent freeze. “I have been in contact with local farmers since last week, and I have been working with Florida’s Congressional Delegation to ensure the …