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Commissioner Simpson Applauds Federal Relief, Highlights Scope of Damage

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 …

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USDA Announces Millions in Hurricane Relief for Florida Farmers

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 …

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Florida Beef Council Recaps Process For Next Year’s Checkoff Initiatives

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 …

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What’s on the Horizon for Florida Agriculture

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

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Commissioner Simpson Recaps Some of the Key Points to Florida’s Farm Bill

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

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Florida Beef Council Focuses on Summer Grilling Campaign

With Summertime here it’s time to grill and the Florida Beef Council is promoting beef grilling through the Summer Grilling Campaign with other state beef councils. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared the details of the campaign. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …