Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule aimed to impose movement restrictions and testing for imported dairy cattle to Florida. This comes as an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. There have been no detections of HPAI in any livestock in Florida. Commissioner Simpson said, “This emergency rule is another proactive step Florida …
Florida Beef Council Highlights Summer Beef Trends
As grills get going this summer, the Florida Beef Council is highlighting trends with beef, and we caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. “Summer is really such a natural fit for beef. People are spending more time outdoors, they are getting together with family and friends, and they are firing up the grill …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-29-2026
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 29, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 29, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 6,924 head compared to 7,905 last week and 8,173 last …
Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board
Cattle producers are proud of the work that has been funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. We sat down with Ken Griner, past president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and past chairman of the Enhancement Board, to learn more. “We are being exceptionally responsible with the money, probably, in my opinion, more responsible than most any state money spent …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-22-2026
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 22, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 22, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,905 head compared to 8,620 last week and 10,935 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage Development
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board provides funding that is crucial to the development of forages for the Florida cattle industry. We caught up with Dr. Marcelo Wallau, Forage Extension Specialist with the University of Florida to learn more. “So the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has been crucial for the development of my forage extension and research programs here and to my …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Highlights Steps to be Wildfire Ready
During a recent press conference, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson commented on the state’s current wildfire conditions and what can be expected in the coming months. Commissioner Simpson said, “Florida is already nearing our annual wildfire totals, and we are only entering the peak of wildfire season. With drought conditions affecting the entire state, the wildfire threat across Florida …
FDACS Accepting Entries for Florida Future Chef 2026
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting entries for Florida Future Chef 2026. According to the department, the Florida Future Chef is, a statewide student cooking competition that challenges young Floridians to creatively reimagine school meals using Florida-grown ingredients, while learning about the nutrition standards that guide the National School Lunch Program.” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-15-2026
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 15, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- May 15, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,335 head compared to 11,038 last week and 8,741 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman Genetics
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board provides funding to research projects that benefit the cattle industry in Florida. We sat down with Dr. Mario Binelli who shared some details on how the funding from the Enhancement Board has enhanced Brahman genetics. “That is a beautiful program and we have been supported to conduct that program for at least five years. And …








