New populations of switchgrass have been discovered in Florida as Agricultural Research Service scientists and cooperators have collected 46 new varieties.
EPA Responds Positively to Green Jobs Waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency has responded positively to the Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver, even though a definitive decision was not made. In a letter, the agency states that increasing the blend wall to E15 is a “critical issue” and Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy agrees as he says the introduction of more ethanol in the market place would …
Land Values
Everett Griner gives us some important questions to ponder today about land’s real value in ownership.
Specialty Crop Research Initiative Already Shows Success
With the first of a series of funds for specialty crop research initiative grants being distributed, Dan Schmoldt of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture says they realize that real-world application of the projects may be a long term goal but they are excited about the possibilities that have already been evident.
Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the major agricultural events coming up over the next few weeks in our area.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the 2009 Farm to Fuel Summit
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is on the 2009 Farm to Fuel Summit held in Orlando this past summer to explore ways of using crops and other biomass materials to provide ethanol and bio-diesel fuel to meet our energy needs. For more information about Farm to Fuel and to view the presentations made by the …
FSA Urges Voting in County Committee Elections
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess is reminding producers to vote in the 2009 county committee elections as the deadline to return the ballots to your local offices is December 7th. More information on county committees can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at your local USDA Service Center
Giving Thanks
As we all try to recover from that last helping of green bean casserole, the following reports will give a little more insight on the cost of our annual feast and give a few tips on how to enjoy the leftovers.
Coragen Offers Many Benefits to the Farmer and Environment
With the environment being just one of a farmers many priorities, Dan Sherod with DuPont Crop Protection, says they have a solution for vegetable producers that is both effective and environmentally friendly.
ASA Happy With the Implementation of Farm Bill
As we near the end of 2009, we check in with the implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill and Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance, says that they are happy with the outcome concerning the sugar programs.