From the National Corn Growers Association: ST. LOUIS (November 15, 2013) – The National Corn Growers Association expressed outrage today in the wake of an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will significantly weaken the Renewable Fuel Standard by reducing the volumes for corn-based ethanol for 2014. “This recommendation is ill-advised and should be condemned by all consumers …
EPA’s RFS Proposal Goes Backward on Biodiesel
From The American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (November 15, 2013) – In response to a Proposed Rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard Required Volume Obligations (RVO) issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Soybean Association expressed concern that the biomass-based diesel levels for 2014 and 2015 would be reduced below the amount actually produced in 2013. …
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …
Registrations for Alabama Landowner’s Prescribed Fire Workshop Due
Tim Albritton, state forester for the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, reminds landowners of the registration deadline for the Landowner’s Prescribed Fire Workshop to be held November 22 at the Solon Dixon Forestry Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Last Chance for 2014 Funding for EQIP
George Johnson, district conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, reminds producers that today, November 15, is the last day to signup for 2014 funding for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
Opportunity for 2014 Funding for EQIP closes on November 15
Farmers have until November 15, 2013 to sign up for 2014 funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and George Johnson district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida gives more information about the popular program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Alabama NRCS Focusing on Energy Conservation for Poultry Producers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is holding a batching date for EQIP and CSP on November 15, 2013. And John Curtis, Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, says that several initiatives fall under these programs, including energy conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …
Register Now for Alabama Forage Conference
Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama hopes producers will attend the Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference December 12 in Guntersville, Alabama. But the early registration deadline is next week. Download Audio More information about the conference is on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …
Prescribed Fire Workshop for Alabama Forest Landowners
In an effort to help landowners understand the benefits of prescribed burning of their pine stands, Tim Albritton Alabama NRCS State Forester says they have teamed up with other agencies to conduct a one-day workshop on November 22, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Florida NRCS Accepting Applications for EQIP
Jeff White with the Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds Florida farmers and ranchers that Florida NRCS has established November 15, 2013, as the application cutoff date for consideration for 2014 funds for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …