The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recently held their Emerging Agricultural Enterprises Summit. The event is a gathering of the entire statewide IFAS team dedicated to alternative crops. They delved into some of the hottest prospects, looking at what needs more work. UF-IFAS Senior Vice President Dr. Scott Angle explained to Southeast AgNet the goal of the emerging enterprises initiative, …
Florida Conservation Deals Get State Approval
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/August 23, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a series of land deals, including a $37.8 million plan to conserve nearly 12,000 acres in DeSoto and Hardee counties. The state will pay Carlton Horse Creek Partners, LLC, for what is known as a conservation easement on 11,958 acres. Generally, conservation easements shield land from development, …
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Cabinet Approval of FDACS Priorities
(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/August 23, 2002) — The Florida Cabinet voted to approve several priority projects of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The projects, agenda items #10-20, introduced by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, include the acquisition of additional lands to bolster existing Florida Forever projects managed by the Florida Forest Service; additional aquaculture leases and expansions …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-19-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 19, 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 19, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,300 head compared to 12,485 last week and …
Back to School Includes Florida Beef Recipes
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 …