Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet agreed Tuesday to spend $2.54 million from the Florida Forever conservation program to preserve land in Lake and Hamilton counties. The deals, approved with little comment, will pay $540,000 to Brian A. Richards for 83.4 acres in rapidly growing Lake County and $2 million to the owners of River Error Farms for 316 …
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Disaster Relief Package
President Trump Drives Effort For Disaster Relief Funding U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan disaster relief package with the backing of President Donald J. Trump. President Trump, working with this bipartisan group of senators, has confirmed …
NCBA Past-President Discusses Fake Meat in Orlando
The 2019 Commodity Classic kicks off February 28th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Ahead of the event, is the annual Bayer AgVocacy Forum, where one of the topics discussed was what does the future of agriculture look like? That included the topic of fake meat, an issue the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has made one …
Discussing Peanut Numbers
Peanut broker George Lovatt spoke at the recent National Peanut Buying Points Convention. He projects the carry-out from the 2018 crop at 1,304,000 tons, explaining the kernel market is signaling the need for fewer peanuts in 2019. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Flood Resources
The recent rains over parts of Alabama increased the threat of flooding in many areas. Multiple flood warnings have been in effect after a week of significant amounts of rain in the northwest and north central parts of the state. Some of the hardest hit counties include Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Regional Extension Agent …
New USDA Cattle on Feed Report
While the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report is a month late, Gary Crawford reports it still has some pertinent information for the industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Talking with Georgia Cotton Producers at County Meetings
Cotton producers in Georgia have been attending the annual county cotton production meetings at various locations across the state. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, urges producers to attend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Busy Time for Alabama Beef Checkoff
Through the Beef Checkoff, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works closely with dieticians in the state in efforts to promote the healthy benefits of beef. Ali Cantrell, ACA director of education and outreach, has information about an event the association will soon be attending. Plus, she has information about an upcoming event designed for junior and senior high school students …
U.S. Beef Exporters Connect with Wide Range of Buyers
With support from the Beef Checkoff Program and the USDA Market Access Program, last week the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, promoted U.S. beef at the Gulfood trade show. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
10 Big Issues to Watch During the 2019 Florida Legislative Session
Florida lawmakers will gather March 5 in the House chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis give his first State of the State address, the traditional start of the 60-day legislative session. Led by Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, lawmakers this year will deal with myriad issues, ranging from passing a state budget to …