Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Florida”
October 27, 2026 | By Josh McGill The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are joining forces to improve the accuracy of crop production estimates, monitor agricultural conditions and strengthen disaster assessments using satellite technology and advanced data analysis. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a new agreement Saturday to modernize USDA’s agricultural data systems. The …
October 26, 2026 | By Josh McGill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has selected eight fertilizer manufacturing projects representing more than $1.34 billion in proposed investments, including a major expansion in Central Florida. The initiative is intended to strengthen domestic fertilizer production, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and increase competition in a market where fertilizer costs remain a significant concern …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 23, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 23, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,372 head compared to 9,600 last week and 9,443 last …
October 22, 2026 | Florida Ag News | Josh McGill Florida farmers could soon receive significant property tax relief on agricultural equipment under a proposed constitutional amendment appearing on the November 3 ballot. Amendment 2 would eliminate annual tangible personal property taxes on qualifying agricultural equipment, potentially helping growers reduce operating expenses and reinvest more money into their farms. Listen …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 16, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- October 17, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,685 head compared to 8,994 last week and 7,463 last …
The latest episode of Grazing the Facts features Dr. Michael Short, Florida State Veterinarian with the Florida Department of Agriculture, for a conversation about animal health challenges facing Florida’s cattle industry. Recorded on October 2, Short provides insight into current concerns and potential future threats that could affect cattle producers across the state. A major part of the conversation focuses …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 9, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- October 9, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 12,229 head compared to 11,493 last week and 11,887 last …
Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shares an update on what the Florida Beef Council has been involved in recently. “The Florida Beef Council participated in the Halpern’s Food Show at the Brevard County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. For those who are unfamiliar, Halpern’s is a specialty meat company, a very large one, and this show brings together …
The latest episode of Grazing The Facts takes listeners deep into the history and future of Florida cattle production with seventh-generation cattleman Jody Counts. In Episode 57, Counts shares his family’s deep roots in Florida and the ranching traditions that have been passed down through generations. Recorded on September 29, 2026, the conversation offers a look at what it means …
The latest episode of Grazing The Facts features Dusty Holley, executive vice president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, for a conversation about the current state of Florida’s cattle industry and the issues affecting producers across the state. Recorded on September 17, Holley provides insight into the work being done by the association on behalf of Florida’s cattlemen and women. He …
