(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Oct. 05, 2022) — Florida lawmakers plan to pump more money into a new state disaster-relief fund, which Gov. Ron DeSantis has been running through to speed recovery from Hurricane Ian. House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday the Joint Legislative Budget Commission will hold an emergency meeting next week to release an additional $360 million into the Emergency Preparedness …
Hurricane Ian Devastates Southwest Florida Agriculture
Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) notes it is working with their members to assess the damage farmers and ranchers across the state suffered from Hurricane Ian in order determine their needs. Many are facing widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property loss due to substantial wind and water damage. In the citrus belt, there has been significant fruit drop, …
Florida Cattlemen Providing Support for Ranchers Affected by Ian
The clean-up efforts after Hurricane Ian are underway in many areas of Florida, and that includes cattle ranches in certain areas of the state. And the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is helping to lead efforts to help producers affected by the storm. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley about what all is needed …
Florida Gas Tax Holiday
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL) – Prices at the pump for Florida drivers should go down Saturday as part of a temporary gas-tax break. Under the measure, criticized by some Democrats as an election-year stunt by Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers, motorists will avoid paying the state’s 25.3-cents-a-gallon gas tax in October. The gas tax helps pay for transportation projects, and lawmakers …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-30-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 30, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 30, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,000 head compared to 13,056 last week and …
Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried Shares USDA Disaster Assistance Programs for Agricultural Producers, Urges Early Reporting of Losses
(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/Sep 30, 2022) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is sharing important resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist Florida agricultural producers who suffered losses due to the storm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian that USDA has multiple programs to provide assistance in the wake of …
Ian’s Fury and Damage Assessment
A long period of damage assessment and recovery is expected after Hurricane Ian hit the West Central Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
Thinking about Those Affected by the Storm
All of us here at AgNet Media are thinking about those who were affected by Hurricane Ian, knowing much work will be needed in the weeks and months ahead. Southeast AgNet Bottomline contributor, Mark Oppold, wanted to take this time to pass along a quick note. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …
‘Real Deal’ Hurricane Ian Set to Slam Florida
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/Sept. 28, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday morning the time for Southwest Florida residents to evacuate had passed, as Hurricane Ian approached the Gulf Coast as a nearly Category 5 storm. Track Hurricane Ian. “This one has just strengthened and strengthened, and it is the real deal,” DeSantis said during a briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center …
USDA Announces Florida Office Closures Due to Hurricane Ian
(USDA/NRCS/GAINESVILLE, FL – Sept. 27, 2022) — Due to Hurricane Ian, several of our Florida NRCS offices and USDA Service Centers will be closed the remainder of this week. Please call ahead to ensure your local NRCS or USDA Service Center office is open before visiting. Florida NRCS Office Locations Florida FSA Office Locations Temporary Office Closures include: Please click on the image …