Tennessee Department of Agriculture advises Farmers to Follow EPA Guidelines for Pesticides Containing Dicamba
December 30, 2018
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is advising soybean and cotton farmers to follow federal guidelines when applying pesticides containing dicamba approved for “over-the-top” use.
Dicamba products are commonly used to control weeds in soybean and cotton fields. Each product includes an extensive and detailed label outlining the requirements for use.
Over-the-top application on soybeans is prohibited 45 days after planting and prohibited for cotton 60 days after planting.
AAA Study shows not all Gasoline is created Equal
July 9, 2016
Tampa, FL – Many motorists choose a gas station based on location or price, but a recent AAA study reveals there is a difference in fuel quality depending on where you purchase your gas.
One-third of retailers nationwide sell gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards among all octane grades. Gasolines that earn the TOP TIER™ designation are marketed as containing enhanced, engine-cleaning detergent additives that promote optimal vehicle performance by minimizing engine deposits.
AAA reports Gas Prices begin inching up
February 22, 2016
Tampa, FL – Motorists may soon begin to find some volatility at the gas pump. The national average price for gasoline rose for four consecutive days last week – the longest streak of increases since December. Prices in the southeast are also beginning to turn volatile.
The average price in Florida is one cent lower than last week, but rose for two days last week, for the first time since December. The average price in Georgia is fractions of a cent lower than last week, after increasing four consecutive days. The average price in Tennessee is the same as last week, after increasing for two consecutive days.
AAA reports 100 Day Gas Average Down more than $1.00 from last Year
April 12, 2015
Tampa, FL – During the first 100 days of 2015 the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $2.27, down $1.13 from 2014. The last time consumers saw the average drop this drastically year-over-year was in 2009, when the average fell $1.22.
“This is positive news for the average motorist who is saving $15.00-$30.00 every time they fill up their tank”, said Josh Carrasco, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Cheap crude oil has caused gas prices to slide and is saving the American economy over $400 million a day.”
Gas Prices have fallen over a dollar since this time last year.
