Farmers and other parts of Florida’s agriculture industry could receive about $75 million in post-Hurricane Irma assistance from the state next year under a measure moving forward in the Senate. The Senate Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday unanimously backed the proposal (SB 1608) by Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring. The proposal, in part, would reduce property assessments …
Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts
There are modest changes in USDA’s latest forecast for meat production. Stephanie Ho has the story. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-1 And when it comes to prices, USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson says beef cattle and hog prices are higher compared with last month. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-2 Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Erin Beasley, ACA’s executive vice president, says it will be a great event for the whole family to attend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Florida Beef Council Approves Marketing Plan
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) held its first meeting of 2018. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, says the marketing plan for the year was finalized. Florida Beef Council Approves Marketing Plan Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Korean Recipes
The Winter Olympics are of course taking place in South Korea, and this big event has prompted the beef industry to promote some delicious Korean beef recipes. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia explains. Georgia Beef Board Promoting Korean Recipes Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
NCBA Dealing with Various Issues
The beef industry knows the importance of trade with other countries, but that is only one of the top issues for them this year. According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, there are other issues of importance. That includes the Farm Bill. NCBA Dealing with Various Issues Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama and Georgia, for the week ended February 16, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-February 16, 2018 receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,500 head compared to 9,313 last …
NCBA President Discusses Various Issues
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, California rancher Kevin Kester officially took over as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). He talks about the various issues they will continue to concentrate on, including trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NCBA President Discusses Various Issues Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Farm Thefts Could Draw Heftier Penalties
Getting caught stealing a registered beehive would have a deeper sting under a measure advancing in the Senate. The Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal (SB 776) that would boost the criminal fine for theft of a commercially farmed animal or a bee colony from $5,000 to $10,000. Committee Chairwoman Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, said increased fines are …
Seeking Ag Exemption to Emissions Reporting
Livestock producers are pleased to know a bill has been introduced that would exempt them from reporting manure emissions. The legislation known the FARM Act, the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act, is cosponsored by 20-senators. Livestock groups and the American Farm Bureau asked lawmakers for help last week, and the bipartisan response was quick. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President …