Ethanol Blend Wall Decision Could Open Cellulosic Markets

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver to increase the blend wall from 10 percent to 15 is to be decided upon on December 1, 2009. And Growth Energy CEO, Tom Buis, says the action could open markets for second generation ethanol, which would be good for the southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …

Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving

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

The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

CAP and TRADE Bill

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Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Researchers Seek Out Alternatives to Methyl Bromide

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Well as growers continue to look for cost-effective alternatives to Methyl Bromide, researchers at the University of Florida have found that the same sunshine that aides Florida’s $9 million dollar cut flower industry can also help rid soil of harmful organisms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Water Nutrient Standards a Top Priority for FL

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson has urged the EPA to be practical in their attempts to impose nutrient standards for state water bodies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Upcoming Oyster Workshops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today that workshops have been scheduled to discuss the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) involving oysters and Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Potatoes Can Get a Bad Wrap in Food Safety Debates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food Safety legislation remains top of mind for many consumers as well as law makers, and Roger Mix, vice president of environmental affairs for the National Potato Council, says that they are working to ensure whatever regulations may come out of bills currently in congress are fair to all commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …

FL Strawberry Season Starting Out Strong

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida strawberry growers are opening their season with higher acreage and favorable growing conditions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Norman Borlaug

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Norman Borlaug was known for giving life to millions. Today Everett Griner tells us more about him. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …