The Florida Farm bill was passed earlier this week as the Florida Legislature is picking up the pace in their work at the state capitol in Tallahassee. While this omnibus bill deals with many aspects of agriculture in Florida, a couple of cattle industry items were included in the bill. We caught up with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs …
Florida Agriculture Industry Reacting To Passage of Florida Farm Bill
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is applauding the Florida Legislature on their passage of Senate Bill 700, the Florida Farm Bill. According to the Department, this bill marks the most comprehensive legislative package that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has ever authored. The bill, sponsored by Senator Truenow and Representatives Tuck and Alvarez was passed with …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 04-25-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended April 25, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 25, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,278 head compared to 12,367 last week and 8,644 last …
University of Florida Researchers Testing New Cattle Feed To Determine Reduction of Methane Gas in Dairy Cattle
The University of Florida is reporting that their researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help reduce the methane gas released from dairy cows by using nutrients more efficiently. By reducing these emissions, researchers believe that it could make dairy farming more environmentally friendly. The research is led by Antonio Faciola, looked at supplemental feeds made …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 04-18-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended April 18, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- April 18, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 12,367 head compared to 6,269 last week and 9,136 last …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 04-11-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended April 11, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 11, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 6,296 head compared to 7,932 last week and 12,195 last …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-28-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 28, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 28, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,214 head compared to 7,568 last week and 9,472 last …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-21-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 21, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- March 21, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,568 head compared to 8,023 last week and 10,816 last …
Florida Beef Council Involved with Digital Campaigns
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently involved with two digital campaigns to help get the beef message out to consumers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explains how they work. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-14-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 14, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,023 head compared to 11,295 last week and 9,319 last …