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.
Farm Census
Today talking about the census, Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still undergoing change.
A Win for Florida Shellfish Industry
Nine weeks after taking testimony in a 18-year water war between Florida, Alabama and Georgia a federal judge has ordered the states to freeze water sharing at current levels for three years.
Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul
Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report.
Florida 4-H 18th Annual Golf Classic Saturday Sept. 26, 2009
The annual Florida 4-H Golf Classic is an important part of how the 4-H program sustains itself to keep training youth to be leaders of tomorrow. This year the event will be held in Avon Park at the Highlands Ridge North golf course. CLICK HERE to go to the Florida 4-H website where you can find more information on signing …
4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 (USDA News Release) – The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week. FOR INFO …
Alabama Pest Trap Network
A new pest trap monitoring network through Auburn University has been instituted with a goal of keeping Alabama field crop and vegetable growers informed about changing pest populations.