The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to celebrate Beef Month in May in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks back at the ranch tour they conducted earlier this month, noting it was attended by a collection of food service professionals. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Gator Hunt Lottery Draws Record Applicants
(TALLAHASSEE/NSF) — A record number of applicants sought permits for alligator hunting this year, though they had to wait an extra day to find out if they won a lottery for the permits. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Thursday that 6,566 permits were issued from 19,358 applications submitted in a first round of permitting. The commission was …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-20-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 20, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 20, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,800 head compared to 9,232 last week and …
Fried Asking for a State of Emergency in Florida
(TALLAHASSEE, FL/NSF) — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is asking Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in the state, due to the high cost of food and gas. Fried, who is also a Democratic candidate for governor, says an emergency declaration would allow her department the ability to suspend a law that requires gas stations to sell …
Promoting EQIP in Florida
Many producers and landowners are familiar with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). But Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), invites you to learn more about all of the practices offered under EQIP. Through EQIP, assistance is available to help producers and landowners plan and implement conservation practices to provide environmental benefits on cropland, pasture, forestland, and associated agricultural land, …
E-Commerce Program Underway in Florida for Beef Month
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues their efforts to promote Beef Month in May, and this includes an e-commerce program which just got underway. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains what this involves. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-13-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 13, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 13, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,200 head compared to 10,967 last week and …
Record Fuel Prices in Florida
(TALLAHASSEE/NSF/May 13, 2022) — Gas prices in Florida are at an all-time high, up seven cents per gallon since yesterday, and 28 cents higher than one week ago. According to Triple A Auto Club, the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Florida is now four dollars and 47 cents per gallon, which is four cents higher …
Hunting Hours for Alligators Expanded in Florida
(NSF) — Alligators in Florida will be targeted around-the-clock when the next hunting season begins in August. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently approved a final rule change that will extend what had largely been nighttime hunting — between 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. — to 24 hours during the season. Supporters say the change will help hunters …
Celebrating Beef Month in Florida
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is celebrating Beef Month in a variety of different ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about a ranch tour they are conducting this week. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …