(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/August 9, 2023) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson addressed a letter to local governments reminding them of the new provision in State Law prohibiting counties from levying special assessments on agricultural lands. Read the letter below and here. August 9, 2023 Greetings, As Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, my top priority is to ensure that Florida agriculture continues …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-04-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 4, 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 4, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,145 head compared to 10,022 last week and 11,360 …
Florida Beef Council Talks with Disney Culinary Staff
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in a culinary event at Disney. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they were able to talk to their staff about all aspects of the beef lifecycle. For more information on this and other Beef Checkoff activities, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …
Florida Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Application Results Released
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has released the results of 2023 applications for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is pleased with the response. Landowners from 181 properties, which represents over 200,000 acres, submitted applications to be considered for funding. The program, which partners with farmers and ranchers through conservation easements, is …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-28-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 28, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-July 28, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,022 head compared to 8,143 last week and 8,651 …
USDA Extends Deadline for Emergency Conservation Program Applications from Florida Producers in 28 Counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for applications from agricultural producers for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from Hurricane Ian. The application deadline has been extended to September 25, 2023. “We understand the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian and the catastrophic and widespread impacts in Florida’s agricultural communities,” said Deborah Tannenbaum, State Executive …
FDACS Seeks Input from Produce Growers on the Farm to School Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking input from produce growers in the state on the Farm to School Initiative. If you grow and market fresh produce of any kind, they want to hear from you. It’s all part of an effort to further develop the existing Initiative. FDACS is conducting a survey to better understand how farmers and schools are …
Two Florida Black Farmers Get Marijuana Licenses
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL) — Two Florida Black farmers have received licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana, after a new state law helped clear the way for the long-awaited licenses. The Florida Department of Health issued the licenses July 11 to Suwannee County farmer Terry Donnell Gwinn and Bascom-based Shedrick McGriff. The farmers each met a Friday deadline to submit …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-21-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 21, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 21, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,143 head compared to 12,939 last week and …
Florida Beef Council Attending Culinary Convention
This week the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a convention in New Orleans. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it is the American Culinary Federation National Convention, where they are showcasing new ideas for beef dishes. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …