Computer use is catching on and Everett Griner explains.
Conservation Easement for Sturgeon Farm
The state’s first conservation easement has been granted for the Evans Ranch, a sturgeon farm in Flagler County.
Farm to Fuel Summit Held at a Green Site
The fourth annual Farm to Fuel Summit has officially kicked off and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, says that the site for conference is just as green as the topics being discussed.
Newly Discovered Gene for Ethanol Production
Researchers from The University of Florida have identified a gene that may be the key to producing fuel ethanol more efficiently from trees.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the New Oyster Irradiation Facility
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the recent licensing of an irradiation facility in Mulberry to irradiate oyster products. The process will reduce potentially harmful bacteria such as Vibrio vulnificus without altering the flavor and appearance of live, raw oysters. More information is available online at Food Irradiation Facility For Oyster Processing.
Specialty Crops Not Included in Cap and Trade Analysis
During the Senate Ag Committee’s recent hearing on cap and trade, concerns were brought up regarding how specialty crops would fit in to the legislation.
Farm to Fuel Summit Offers Great Opportunities
The 4th annual Farm to Fuel Summit is coming up next week, July 29 through the 31 and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson encourages anyone looking to connect with leaders in the bio industry to attend the Conference. For more information log on to the Florida Farm to Fuel website.
New Definition of Woody Biomass
A win for the Forestry in the climate change fight as they were successful in changing the definition of Woody Bio-Mass, allowing the industry to better take advantage of renewable energy mandates.
Bayer Prepared for Tough Crop Year
Many growers are facing uncharted territories caused by the unusual weather patterns of this year, but District Sales Manager for Bayer Crop Science John Hand, says that they are prepared for whatever the season may bring.
The Issue of Invasive Species
Invasive species are becoming more of an issue as Dave Sacks of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says increasing varieties continue to cause damage to commodities.