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UF/IFAS Researchers Praised for Scientific Efforts in Seventh Awards Night

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This is a release from the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High-quality scientific research was again in the spotlight as the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences held its annual research awards program May 14 at the Harn Museum. The event brought together dozens of UF/IFAS faculty members, graduate students and stakeholders from around the state. …

U.S. Sugar Completes 83rd Annual Sugarcane Harvest Season

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Sugar

This is a release from the U.S. Sugar Corporation: Clewiston, FL – April 17, 2014– U.S. Sugar Corporation completed its sugarcane harvest operations early Thursday morning, and the Clewiston Sugar Factory is expected to grind out later today and finish liquidating* sugar on Saturday. U.S. Sugar completed its 83rd season during a year that featured far better than industry safety …

High Court Makes Decision on E-15 Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Yesterday the Supreme Court decided not to hear the American Petroleum Institute and other ethanol opponents’ challenges to E-15, which Growth Energy said is a true victory for the American biofuels industry. Time and again, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Tropicana Gives UF/IFAS $1.5 Million Gift for Citrus Faculty Post

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Tropicana Products Inc., a division of PepsiCo Inc., has pledged $1.5 million to endow a professorship specializing in innovative citrus research to strengthen the Florida citrus industry, the nation’s largest, University of Florida and Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences officials and company representatives announced today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Here’a a news release from the White House Office of the Press Secretary: WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. When combined with previous standards set by this Administration, this move will nearly double the fuel efficiency …

May is Florida Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council would like to announce that the very first Florida Beef Month is underway as the month-long program is designed to recognize how relevant beef is to the industry and what beef does for Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses

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

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

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

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …