S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant

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

UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …

Study Shows GIPSA Will Cost Jobs

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A study commissioned by the American Meat Institute indicates that an estimated 104-thousand Americans could lose their jobs if USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s new regulatory proposal is finalized. Download Audio

Concerns Over EPA’s E-15 Ethanol Decision

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …