Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 14, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended June 14, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 11,803 last week and …
Fried Rallies Support for Hemp Industry
TALLAHASSEE (NSF) — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Friday encouraged supporters of a new state hemp industry to tell Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign a bill that would lead to a regulatory framework for the crop. Fried said an envisioned hemp “revolution” needs the governor’s signature on the bill (SB 1020), which would create a hemp program within the Department …
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards First Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan for Agricultural Producers Following Hurricane Michael
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Office of Governor): Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded the first Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan for agricultural producers following Hurricane Michael to John P. Jordan Farm in Bascom, Florida. The Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan was activated to provide relief to Florida farmers whose crops were damaged by the storm. “Hurricane …
Reflecting on Hurricane Michael and UF/IFAS Extension’s Role in Recovery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (UF/IFAS) — As each June brings a new hurricane season, the people of Florida begin to ready themselves for any storm that may target the state’s shorelines. Fresh in the minds of many this year, though, is Hurricane Michael, which struck the Panhandle with category 5 strength eight months ago and left many in recovery mode. This includes …
State Task Force Tackles Toxic Algae
TALLAHASSEE (NSF) — Reducing harmful nutrients in state waters, through moves such as more monitoring and staffing, is an expected short-term goal of a new task force set up by Gov. Ron DeSantis to look at toxic algae fouling Florida waterways. But with a brief timeline for the five-member Blue Green Algae Task Force to reach its initial findings, don’t …
NRCS Preparing to Implement 2018 Farm Bill Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff has been busy preparing rules and regulations connected to implementation of 2018 Farm Bill programs. Speaking recently before lawmakers in Washington D.C., NRCS Chief Matt Lohr said they are on track to get things done. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Learn About ‘Chuck Knows Beef’ at FCA Convention
The 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is just one week away. It will be held June 18-20 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotion, says one thing that will be featured at this year’s event is “Chuck Knows Beef.” Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
FDACS Update on Florida Hemp Plan
While awaiting the Governor’s signature on the state hemp program that was passed by the Legislature earlier this spring, Florida Agriculture Department officials are moving forward with the rule development process and other plans toward implementing the program. This recent video from the Department features Florida’s Director of Cannabis Holly Bell with an update on the hemp program and the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-07-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 07, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended June 7, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 8,956 last week and …
Legislative Leaders Meet on USMCA and Disaster Relief
It was a busy Friday in the Southeast for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue as he and other legislative leaders sat down with representatives from Florida and Georgia agriculture on June 7. The day started with a meeting in Tallahassee, Florida, followed by a meeting in Doerun, Georgia. The main topics of discussion were the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and …