Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 15, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 15, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 18,009 head compared to 14,371 last week and …
DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Tee Up Conservation Deals
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 13, 2023) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet next week could approve spending more than $141 million to conserve 42,000 acres of land from the Panhandle to the Devil’s Garden area southwest of Lake Okeechobee. During a telephone meeting Monday, DeSantis and the Cabinet will consider three land purchases through the Florida Florida program, including a …
Disaster Assistance Provided to Farmers, Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. (USDA-NRCS/GAINESVILLE, FL/Sept. 12, 2023) — Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical …
Florida Agricultural Landowners Encouraged to Apply for EQIP
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS in FL) wants landowners affected by Hurricane Idalia to know they can provide assistance through conservation program contracts. More specifically, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) conservation practices can help agricultural landowners and producers address disaster related resource concerns on their land. “The Natural Resources Conservation Service remains committed to helping the people of Florida …
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida agricultural operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events are being reminded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) there is both technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-08-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 8, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 8, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,281 head compared to 12,188 last week and …
Florida Farm Bureau Established Hurricane Idalia Relief Fund
(FFBF/Gainesville, FL/Sept. 7, 2023) — Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund to support farmers and ranchers who have suffered agricultural loss due to Hurricane Idalia. Anyone wishing to donate to the fund can make a tax deductible donation online here or send a check in the mail to: Florida Farm Bureau Women’s FundMemo: Hurricane Idalia Relief Fund for …
Idalia Kills at Least Five Million Chickens in Florida
Almost a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations. The Messenger says estimates say as many as five million chickens died from the Category Three storm. Winds were around 125 mph when the storm hit land, and the hurricane tore apart barns and fence lines and killed livestock from cattle …
Commissioner Simpson Requests Flexibility in Federal Disaster Programs for Florida Ag Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 6, 2023) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson sent a letter to United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighting the catastrophic damage suffered by Florida’s agriculture industry from Hurricane Idalia and asked for specific flexibilities in reporting deadlines and sign-up periods for standing federal disaster programs. The letter can be read here [  875.1 kB ] and below. Dear Secretary …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-01-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 1, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 1, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,188 head compared to 11,658 last week and …