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Hurricane Recovery Funding Applauded by State Officials Florida’s agricultural sector is set to receive a major infusion of federal support following consecutive years of devastating hurricanes. Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $675 million in federal block grant funding dedicated to aiding Florida’s agricultural producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons. Reporting by Dale …
USDA to Deliver $675.9 Million in Relief to Hurricane-Affected Producers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a significant financial aid package to support Florida farmers impacted by recent hurricanes. A total of $675.9 million in disaster relief will be provided through the USDA, targeting losses caused by Hurricanes Idalia, Debbie, Helene, and Milton. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet …
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson praised the $675.9 million block grant agreement as a critical lifeline for the state’s producers, who faced more than $3 billion in agricultural losses across the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons due to Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton. “Florida’s producers have endured back-to-back devastating hurricane seasons, and this funding is a major victory that …
Secretary Rollins Confirms Major Disaster Assistance for Florida Agriculture Block Grant Agreement to Address Citrus, Timber, Infrastructure, and Market Losses (USDA/Washington, D.C./July 21, 2025) – In a major move to support hurricane-stricken agricultural producers, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers during a visit with state agricultural leaders. The funding will …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 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- July 18, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,190 head compared to 10,454 last week and 11,571 last …
Florida Beef Council Participates in National Beef Industry Planning Each summer, the cattle industry gathers for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Summer Business Meeting. This year’s event, held in San Diego, brought together leaders from across the country, including representatives from the Florida Beef Council, to help shape the direction of the beef checkoff program for the upcoming fiscal …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 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 July 11, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,454 head compared to 0 last week due to July …
With Florida’s varied agricultural landscape many look to the horizon to see what’s coming next. We spoke with Florida’s Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson about what he’s focusing on for the future of Florida agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
With the passage and signing of the Florida Farm Bill, there’s a variety of elements in the bill that impact agriculture in Florida. We spoke with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson who highlighted several key points of the bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Markets will be closed next week for July 4th holiday.Coverage will resume the week of 07/07/25. Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 27, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 27, …
