It was announced today that another Florida family farm has been preserved through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). The Joseph Miller Ranch, a 490-acre cow/calf operation in St. Lucie County, is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $2,070,000. The ranch is a 490-acre cow/calf operation located about 14 miles …
Cattle Feedlots Have Challenges Ahead
Dr. Glynn Tonsor, a livestock market economist at Kansas State University Extension, says cattle feedlots may have tough times ahead. He told the Radio Oklahoma Network that his most recent feedlot study doesn’t look healthy for the beef cattle industry from this fall into early next year. He warned of red ink for the feedlot business beginning in September and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-09-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 9, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 9, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 14,241 head compared to 9,819 last week and 12,410 last …
Labeling Lab-Grown Meat
Ag leaders and various advocacy groups around the nation continue to take on the topic of lab-grown meat. Speaking at the Nebraska Governor’s Ag and Economic Summit, executive director of the Center for the Environment and Welfare, Jack Hubbard, pointed out the bipartisanship of the issue. “Different states have taken different approaches, so Florida and Alabama have outright banned it. …
Anticipating Monday’s USDA Crop Report
The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby
(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …
Big Crops Get Bigger
More private crop estimates are being released ahead of next Monday’s USDA report. There’s an old trade axium “Big Crops Get Bigger” which is certainly evident this year. Mark Oppold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-02-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 2, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: No report was issued for AL this week. FL Livestock Market Report: At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 02, 2024, receipts at 10 …
Beef Market Appears Bullish
The July Cattle on Feed Report showed the on-feed number slightly above last year. Dr. Derrell Peel, a livestock market economist with Oklahoma State University Extension, talks about the report numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Strategic Beef Promotion Across Alabama
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is working hard through strategic investment and strategic partnerships. Checkoff programs coordinator, Josie Jones, shares more on this summer’s beef promotion activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025









