With many school systems across Florida kicking off the 2022-2023 school year, parents across the state are trying to make sure the students in their household are ready nutritionally. And the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has many great ideas to help. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they have a variety of recipes that can fit those needs. For more …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-12-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 12, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 12, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,500 head compared to 21,826 last week and …
New Water Conservation System Practice Approved in Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has approved a new conservation practice. It is a Water Conservation System commonly known as an Evaporative Cooling Pad that will help reduce water and energy while improving plant productivity. This conservation practice is available for Florida nursery operations and existing greenhouses, and can also be used for cooling livestock and poultry facilities. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-05-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 5, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 5, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 21,800 head compared to 15,811 last week and …
Financial, Technical Assistance Helps Private Landowners in St. Marks and Aucilla River Watersheds
Florida private landowners in the St. Marks and Aucilla River watersheds can apply until September 2 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for fiscal year 2023 funding. The assistance will help landowners in portions of Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla, Madison, and Taylor counties conduct prescribed burns, remove invasive plants, plant longleaf pine trees, and …
Florida Beef Council Participates in Culinary Event
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in a culinary event in Las Vegas where they worked with beef councils from other states to present the beef message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they presented information to chefs from across the country. For more information about Beef Checkoff funded promotions, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-29-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 29, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 29, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,800 head compared to 13,602 last week and …
Florida Agricultural Landowners Encouraged to Apply for EQIP
Agricultural producers and landowners in Florida are encouraged to apply to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida can provide producers and landowners with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement improvements that address resource concerns. “Using EQIP conservation practices can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife …
Conservation Innovation Grants Available in Florida
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will invest up to $900,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for agricultural resource priorities in the state. Fiscal Year 2022 conservation resource priorities for the NRCS in Florida are: climate resilience, grazing, soil health, and urban agriculture. Grants from $25,000 to $250,000 will be awarded to applicants matching those funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-22-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 22, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 22, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,600 head compared to 16,545 last week and …