FL Senate Moves to Repeal Florida Renewable Fuel Standards Act

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE….. Florida senators Wednesday moved toward eliminating a 2008 law that requires gasoline to include ethanol, amid concerns that the biofuel causes problems in boats, lawn mowers and old cars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Senate Passes Ag Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The US Senate has passed their agricultural appropriations bill with a 15 percent reduction in ag funding levels since Fiscal Year 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

FL Farmers Implementing Creative Practices to Help Preserve Coral Reefs

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

In a previous report we told you about The US Coral Reef Task Force meeting that was recently held in South Florida and deputy under secretary Ann Mills says while there they had the opportunity to meet with farmers who were utilizing NRCS funds to help lesson agriculture’s impact on the environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

Celebrating 150 Years of USDA

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Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the US Department of Agriculture is excited to be kicking off its 150th birthday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Farm Exports

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Everett Griner explains how agriculture is America’s top export. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Farm to Fly Program Discussed at Florida Energy Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Most have heard of Farm to Fuel, but during Florida’s Energy Summit, USDA Director of Alternative Energy Bill Hagy, gave more insight on a related federal program called Farm to Fly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Senate Misses Deadline on Regulatory Burdens

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The U.S. Senate missed a court-ordered deadline Monday and failed to take action on H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

U.N. Population Report Emphasizes Importance of Locally-Led Conservation

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oct. 31, 2011—The United Nations’ prediction that the world population will soar to seven billion people this week emphasizes the importance of locally-led conservation. “The U.N.’s report underscores the critical need to preserve and protect our natural-resource base for today and for future generations,” National Association of Conservation Districts President Gene Schmidt said. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

FL Energy Summit Highlights Ag Opportunities in Renewable Energy

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

During last week’s Florida Energy Summit Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam said there is a lot of opportunity for agriculture in the biomass area of renewable energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …