2010 Farm to Fuel Summit Continues

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 5th Annual Florida Farm to Fuel Summit continues in Orlando and Gary Cooper was on site with a chance to speak with key note speaker, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, on his thoughts of agriculture’s role in renewable energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

FSA Working to Enhance Farm to Fuel Opportunities in FL

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Florida Farm to Fuel Summit is underway where Gary Cooper had the chance to talk to Florida State Farm Service Agency Director, Tim Manning, on their role concerning the development of biofuels in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

House Ag Committee Joins Senate in Introducing FIFRA Legislation

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

Members of the House Agriculture Committee have introduced a bill stating that the use of a pesticide consistent with its registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act should not be subject to a costly, redundant and unnecessary permit process under the Clean Water Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Solitary Bee Varieties Could be Another Viable Option for Growers

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

Jim Cane of the Agricultural Research Service says using solitary bees instead of the traditional honey bee colonies is not just for those battling colony collapse disorder. 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 …

Florida Farm To Fuel Summit Kicks Off In Orlando

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The back cover of the meeting program for this fifth annual “Farm to Fuel Summit” is dedicated to Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson who was key to its creation. This will be the last Summit Bronson will preside over as Commissioner, as he leaves office due to term limits this fall. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet for reports to …

Sustaining Pollinator Populations Through Bee Pastures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The concept of bee pastures is not new, but large pastures of wildflowers may help sustain honeybee populations and improve their health. And Jim Cane of the Agricultural Research Service says the formation of bee pastures must include consideration of factors such as crops, soils, region, and native species of flowers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

America’s Favorite Farmers’ Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Vegetables

An online contest is being held to see which four farmers’ markets across America can rally the most support from their customers. Voting is open until midnight August 31, 2010 at www.farmland.org/vote. 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 …

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 registration opens

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

AG CONNECT Expo, the new global Ag trade show in North America, announces that registration has opened for the 2011 show. AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is slated for January 8-10, 2011 (Preview Day January 7 by special admission) at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This new international agriculture event showcases the latest industry innovations, products and technology …

FL Specialty Crop Foundation Names Sonia Tighe Executive Director

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Specialty Crop Foundation has appointed agriculture industry veteran Sonia Tighe as its executive director effective Aug. 1. 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

Plans Still Being Worked Out for Administrative Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln says that she has been checking in on how the 1.5-billion dollars in pledged disaster assistance for farmers will be administered. 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 …