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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Pushing Congress to Take Action Against New EPA Pesticide Permits
Unless Congress intervenes, producers will have to get EPA Clean Water Act permits starting April 9th to use pesticides in or near water. Which is why American Farm Bureau Federation Regulatory Specialist Tyler Wegmeyer says Farm Bureau is pushing for legislative action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …