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Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith sat down with Southeast AgNet to discuss Amendment 2’s defeat and what he sees as the next steps for Florida agriculture. In reference to the beef industry, this is what Smith shared. “I think too, moving in from an optimistic standpoint, I think there are some good opportunities. The beef industry, even though …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 6, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 06, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,819 head compared to 15,437 last week and 11,543 last …
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently attended the Food Nutrition Conference and Expo. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council sat down to tell us more. “The Florida Beef Council joined more than 8,000 attendees in San Antonio last week. That’s a premier conference for health care professionals, registered dieticians, nutritionists, researchers, educators, those folks who are helping to guide …
Nearly 1,500 acres of working Florida ranchland will remain in agriculture for generations to come, following a new land protection announcement from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently announced the permanent protection of two cattle operations through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The effort preserves agricultural land from future …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 30, 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 30, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 15,437 head compared to 11,372 last week and 9,710 last …
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 …
