The 2023 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is just three weeks away, with the annual event scheduled for June 20-22 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. But pre-registration ends in a few days, and FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley encourages online registrations through their membership database system. FCA Convention pre-registrations by mail need to be postmarked by June …
Hurricane Ian Leaves Behind Lessons Learned for Florida
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/May 30, 2023) — As the 2023 hurricane season starts, memories are still fresh of Hurricane Ian causing billions of dollars in damage and pushing water across Southwest Florida barrier islands. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a “near-normal” 2023 hurricane season, which will begin Thursday. One positive sign is that forecasters say odds are improving that …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-26-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 26, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 26, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,800 head compared to 13,862 last week and …
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Seeks Nominations for 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/May 25, 2023) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award, which annually recognizes the achievements of women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Nominations for the award must be submitted by August 1, 2023. “The Woman of the Year in Agriculture …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Sports Nutrition Program
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches National Conference held in Orlando. At that event they were involved in promoting “Build Your Base”, a comprehensive sports nutrition program that features beef as its premier protein. A consultant on the program Dr. Mike Roussell, helped develop all of the nutrition materials. And he explained to Southeast AgNet’s …
DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Sign Off on Land Deals
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/May 23, 2023) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Tuesday approved spending nearly $100 million on land deals that will secure about 36,000 acres as part of a growing wildlife corridor. The 12 land deals are part of the Florida Forever program and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. They involve purchasing conservation easements, which …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-19-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 19, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 19, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,900 head compared to 11,001 last week and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-12-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 12, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-May 12, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 13,309 last week and 9,232 …
Florida USDA NRCS Seeks Proposals for Innovative Approaches to Urban Agriculture
Up to $1 million will be invested in Conservation Innovation Grants (NRCS-FL/GAINESVILLE, FL/May 9, 2023) — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida will invest up to $1,000,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for urban agriculture, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and soil health. The deadline to submit a proposal for this CIG grant funding opportunity …
Powdery Mildew Confirmed in North Florida Melons
By Clint Thompson Another week of watermelon production in Florida’s Suwannee Valley region, another confirmation of a potentially devastating disease. Fortunately, it appears that producers were ready for powdery mildew disease, says Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) regional specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida. “It is confirmation, sort of like the downy …