One form of economic stimulus included in the recently approved Stimulus Plan is increased funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, explained how this program would reach across the board to help the country during the economic downturn. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Fl Citrus Mutual Pres Becker re Cold/Budget/Taxes & Commish Race
In this report, some excerpts from a recent short interview with Florida Citrus Mutual President Fran Becker, about: possible impacts from another late freeze should it come; state budget cuts possibly leading to some tax increase issues; his personal thoughts on the upcoming race for Florida agriculture commissioner. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …
FL House Ag Chair Comments on U S Sugar Buyout & Budget Matters
In these reports, Florida House Agriculture Committee Chair, Rep. Trudi Williams from Ft Myers, comments on a couple hot topics this year. In the first report, some of her objections to the proposed purchase of U S Sugar farmlands by the South Florida Water Management District. In the second, Williams expresses disappointment about recent Gubenatorial vetoes to budget cuts passed …
FL DBPR May Be Ramping Up Ag Enforcement in Wake Of Weather
We’re hearing from numerous contacts that the Florida Dept of Business & Professional Regulation may be ramping up its enforcement measures in the wake of the recent cold snaps affecting Florida agriculture. Our sources say at least sixteen investigators have been placed in agriculturally significant areas of the state to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Investigators …
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has last week’s cattle markets numbers from across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Threat of Wildfires
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is warning of the increased threat from wildfires and asking the assistance of the public in helping to minimize the risk. More information is available on the web at Wildfire Threat and Florida Division of Forestry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …
Agriculture Census
Last year about this time was the deadline, but, now the figures are in and Everett Griner discusses this. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farm Bureau Members “Tell Farm Story” on Food Checkout Day
In Ocala in Marion County, Florida, local Farm Bureau members host a “Food Checkout Day” event at a local SweetBay supermarket, paying for the groceries for one lucky shopper each hour during the promotion to help make a point. In these reports, Marion County Farm Bureau President Chris Reese says there is good reason the event takes place in February, …
ACA Holds Annual Beef Cookoff Challenge
The Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Convention is well under way with the trade show, educational seminars and meetings highlighting various key note speakers. One event that always draws a big crowd is the Cookoff Challenge, sponsored by Southeast AgNet, featuring past, future and present leadership competing for bragging rights by cooking beef convenience products. Mike Dee and Karen Harrison won the …
FL Livestock Market Report
Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …