Potential of Algae as a Biofuel Feedstock for AL Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Specialty Crops

Algae is being studied as a possible biofuel feedstock, and Alabama Cooperative Extension expert, Paul Mask, says the bioenergy resource could open some doors for Alabama producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Synthetic Stall

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

Synthetic fuels production is at a standstill. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Adding Pineberries to the Growing Trend of Specialty Fruits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This unique fruit is a white strawberry with red seeds that tastes a lot like a pineapple and may soon be on restaurant menus and sold at grocery stores and farmers’ markets across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Exotic Fruit Flies Found in Pinellas County, Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today said two male Oriental fruit flies have been found in a trap in a grapefruit tree in the Pinellas County community of Safety Harbor. The flies (Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Tephritidae) were found during routine surveillance activities earlier this month conducted by the department’s Division of Plant Industry. Ernie …

Deer Damage

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how crop damage runs into millions and possible solutions that producers have. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL NRCS Pollinator Gardens Encourages Gardening of All Types

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

Florida NRCS plant materials specialist, Mimi Williams, says that anyone can have a garden. As they proved through their pollinator gardens at local NRCS offices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

GA Specialty Crop Producers Have a Leg Up on Weed Control

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Georgia Weed Scientist, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, says Georgia specialty crop growers have been very fortunate when it comes to the aspect of weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

Studying the Potential of Algae as Biofuel Feedstock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With alternative energy starting to take a center stage, there are several new generation biofuel feedstocks being studied for their potential uses as a bioenergy resource, but Paul Mask with the Alabama Cooperative Extension says one budding prospect that may not come directly to mind is pond scum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Specialty Crop Sector Growing in North FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce is traditionally thought to come from Southern Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says markets are opening up for North Florida growers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

Administration Still Searching for Disaster Relief Dollars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Office of Management of the Budget has indicated that the administration is still looking for 1.5-billion dollars in disaster relief assistance for farmers across the United States, a deal made to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …