Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) held its first meeting of 2018. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, says the marketing plan for the year was finalized. Florida Beef Council Approves Marketing Plan Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Recognized
This week, during the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts was recognized as the Woman of the Year in Agriculture. This yearly award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Roberts told Southeast AgNet that she was honored to receive this award. Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Recognized Since 1985, women who …
The Importance of Research Dollars in the Next Farm Bill
The new farm bill is still being negotiated and worked out. There are some kinks to it, which is why its completion is taking longer than expected. However, one thing that most people can agree on is the importance of including research funding in the new farm bill. Hurricanes asides, research has greatly impacted the Florida citrus industry industry after …
Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting
The Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA) will hold their annual membership meeting February 22 at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna. Registration starts 6:00pm Central time, with dinner at 6:30. FPPA Executive Director, Ken Barton, invites producers across the state to attend. Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart Helping Bridge the Gap
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is proud each year at its convention to see a new Sweetheart crowned, a person who represents the association at various events. This year’s sweetheart is Millie Jones, and she explains what her role involves. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart Helping Bridge the Gap In her January Sweetheart Message, Millie told Florida cattlemen that one of her …
Florida Conservation Easement Signup Ends Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds landowners that this Friday, February 16 is the deadline to apply for agricultural easement funding. NRCS will provide financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands. Florida Conservation Easement Sign-up Ends Friday Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Celebration Florida H. S. Takes 1st Place Envirothon in Regional Competition
Students from Celebration High School in Osceola County have placed first for the second year-in-a-row in the annual Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Regional Envirothon competition held February 8, 2018 at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. The 5-member winning team of sophomores and juniors was made up of Julian Landin, Matthew Eynan, Bradley Band, Spencer Schmidt, and Mason Theurer. Envirothon …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 09, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-February 09, 2018 receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,300 head compared to …
Two-year Budget Deal Key for Agriculture
The two-year budget deal passed by Congressional leaders is key for agriculture, including farm program fixes, disaster aid and tax break extenders. American Farm Bureau budget adviser, RJ Karney, looks at some of the key program fixes needed to write the next farm bill. Two-year Budget Deal Key for Agriculture-1 Karney says AFBF and Ag Committee leaders were also behind …
Florida Cattlemen Hoping for More Dollars in Ag Lands Program
This week the Florida House and Senate passed their versions of a state budget. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says they are asking for an increase in the Rural and Family Lands Program. Florida Cattlemen Hoping for More Dollars in Ag Lands Programs Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …