State Preserves More than 5,000 Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Ranch Lands

The Governor and Cabinet approved the preservation of 5,211 acres of environmentally sensitive ranch lands in Okeechobee and Highlands counties through cost-effective conservation easements, which prevent future development of the land and allow agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s economy. The purchases are a part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, where the state partners with …

Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member

Since the end of 2016, the Florida Beef Council has had an open position, one they have been working ever since to fill. And according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, that position has now been filled.   Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …

AgNet Hosts ‘This Week in Agribusiness’ — An Epilogue

By Gary Cooper AgNet Media Founder and President I recently connected with Max Armstrong, host of the nationally syndicated “This Week in Agribusiness” television program, for a fast-paced rural area and farm tour in Central Florida. It turned out to be a great opportunity for all involved, especially for Florida, which deserves more and better national media attention as an …

Pasture Management series offered in Crestview and DeFuniak Springs

Walton and Okaloosa Counties are offering a class on managing pastures for hay and grazing. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026

Agriculture Department Hit By Data Breach

From News Service of Florida Nearly 500 people may have had their Social Security numbers obtained in a data breach at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Also, the names of 16,190 concealed-weapon license holders — out of more than 1.75 million in the state — may have been acquired in the hack. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FRESH! Recipe – Snap Beans

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to talk about using what’s in season in his new Fresh! Recipe video: Snap Beans. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Image courtesy of FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

AgNet Hosts ‘This Week in Agribusiness’ — The Antiques

By Gary Cooper AgNet Media Founder and President Editor’s note: Read the prologue to this article. Connecting with Max Armstrong, host of the nationally syndicated “This Week in Agribusiness” television program, and his cameraman Ryan Ruh for a whirlwind ag tour in Central Florida turned out to be a great opportunity to see a couple things that I seldom slow …

UF Helps Slow the Cycle of Food-Insecurity, Obesity

LaToya O’Neal and others at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are trying to ensure that all people can buy nutritious food and, in turn, curb obesity among those with limited daily access to healthy food. Those who go day to day with little to no access to nutritious food are food-insecure, O’Neal said. About 13 …