Specialty Crops Not Included in Cap and Trade Analysis

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Farm to Fuel Summit Offers Great Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …

New Definition of Woody Biomass

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Bayer Prepared for Tough Crop Year

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

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

The Issue of Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Farm Census

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Today talking about the census, Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still undergoing change. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

A Win for Florida Shellfish Industry

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

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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor

Gary Cooper Agri View, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 …