Commissioner Simpson Requests Flexibility in Federal Disaster Programs for Florida Ag Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Funding

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 6, 2023) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson sent a letter to United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighting the catastrophic damage suffered by Florida’s agriculture industry from Hurricane Idalia and asked for specific flexibilities in reporting deadlines and sign-up periods for standing federal disaster programs. The letter can be read here [  875.1 kB ] and below. Dear Secretary …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-01-2023

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 1, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 1, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,188 head compared to 11,658 last week and …

FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Crop Insurance, Dairy, Economy, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Funding

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/SEPT. 1, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provided an update on Hurricane Idalia response and recovery efforts.  Click here for the Hurricane Idalia Survey for Certificate Holders Click here for the Hurricane Idalia Survey for Processors For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and …

FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts

Dan Crop Insurance, Economy, Florida, Weather

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/August 31, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provided an update on Hurricane Idalia response and recovery efforts.  For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

FDACS Provides Update on Efforts to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Funding, General

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/AUGUST 30, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided an update on its efforts to support Hurricane Idalia response and recover efforts. To learn more about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

USDA-NRCS Closing Some Florida Offices in Advance of Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced that due to Hurricane Idalia, their offices and some USDA service centers in North Central areas have temporarily closed through at least Wednesday, August 30, 2023. USDA NRCS officials hope to resume normal operations on Thursday, August 31st, unless extenuating circumstances prevents them from doing so. The temporary office closures include: State …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-25-2023

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 25, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 25, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,658 head compared to 13,553 last week and …

Orange Juice Prices to Surge Higher

Dan Citrus, Economy, Florida, Orange Juice

Expect higher orange juice prices in the months ahead after a bacterial disease and harsh weather ravaged this season’s crops. Florida annually produces more than 90 percent of the country’s orange juice supplies. Last year, Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and freezing conditions in succession. The Guardian says producers also had to battle citrus greening disease. It’s …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-18-2023

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 18, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-August 18, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,553 head compared to 12,410 last week and 12,746 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-11-2023

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 11, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-August 11, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,407 head compared to 8,145 last week and 11,807 …