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Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Targeted Research for Beef Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to play a key role in providing viable, targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. The program focuses on funding specific projects that directly benefit beef producers by improving efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Florida State Representative Chad “Cracker” Johnson shared his perspective on …
Florida Agriculture Officials Address USDA New World Screwworm Detection The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a statement in response to a USDA report involving a New World Screwworm detection at a USDA import facility in south Florida. State officials emphasized that there is no detection of New World Screwworm in any Florida animals and that existing …
Florida Cattlemen Join Southeast Effort to Oppose EU Deforestation Rule at NCBA Convention The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is joining with other Southeastern states to push back against the European Union’s deforestation rule through the policy process at the NCBA Convention and Trade Show. The effort is focused on protecting land-use flexibility and private property rights for cattle producers and landowners …
Florida Agriculture Braces for Rare Winter Storm As a powerful winter storm—forecast as a potential bomb cyclone—moves toward Florida this weekend, state agriculture leaders are warning of significant impacts to farmers and producers across the state. In response, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has formally requested swift federal action to support producers facing potential losses. Simpson Requests USDA Disaster …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 30, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: **Due to weather conditions, barns in the northern half of Alabama were closed** At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-January 30, 2026, receipts at 16 …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 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- January 23, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,497 head compared to 11,439 last week and 3,390 last …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to provide vital funding for research, promotion, and educational efforts within the state’s beef industry. This support helps programs that aim to educate both the public and professionals about beef production, quality, and safety standards. Rick Hartman, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, highlighted some of the food service educational events made possible through …
Florida Legislative Session Advances Key Bills Impacting Agriculture The Florida legislative session is now underway, and lawmakers are already moving forward with several bills that could have a significant impact on the state’s agricultural industry. From broad farm policy reforms to liability protections, agriculture-related legislation is gaining early momentum in both chambers. One of the most notable measures is Senate …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 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 January 16, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,439 head compared to 10,889 last week and 8,769 last …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a critical role in advancing research that directly impacts the Florida cattle industry. By funding targeted, science-based projects, the board helps address Florida-specific challenges while supporting transparency, innovation, and workforce development within the livestock sector. We spoke with Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research with the Noble Research Institute, who conducted research funded by …
