The EPA has requested to postpone requiring producers to get EPA Clean Water Act permits to use pesticides in or near water from April 9, 2011 to October 31, 2011. But Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says that would still create a burden for producers and therefore they are supporting legislation in the House that would eliminate the …
New Alternative Energy Source Found
Researchers at the U.S. Energy Department’s BioEnergy Science Center have used bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutanol, which can be burned in regular car engines with a heat value higher than ethanol and similar to gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
UF-IFAS Confident in Mission
With this year’s 2011 Legislative Session promising to be an interesting one in Florida, Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for The University of Florida’s IFAS, tells us that he expects the budget to be in the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Some Simple Ways to Have Fresh Veggies This Spring
It’s that time of year when green thumbs yearn to toss the winter gloves for gardening ones. But for beginning gardeners the possibilities for a new garden can seem overwhelming, and for others gardening may not be a viable option. The following two reports have some good tips for consumers who want fresh veggies this spring. Download Audio Download Audio …
AL NRCS Announces AWEP Signup Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama recently announced April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for signup for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. And Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, explains how this program can help producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Korean Trade Agreement Would Boost Specialty Crops
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was in Tampa last week where Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack spoke on how the reconfigured Korean Free Trade Agreement would positively impact Florida’s specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Specialty Crops Being Affected by Drought
Drought is taking it’s toll on Florida’s specialty crops as the U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of March 1, 2011, drought conditions were present in over 85 percent of Florida and extreme along the eastern coast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Potato Council Disagrees with Proposed School Lunch Changes
USDA’s proposed rule to change nutrition standards in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs limits the amount of starchy vegetables to one cup per week per student. Download Audio Producers are encouraged to submit comments on the rule by April 13, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Growers Asked to Participate in Methyl Bromide Survey
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association is asking producers to participate in a survey regarding methyl bromide. T Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …