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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
FCA Convention Coming in Five Weeks
We are just five weeks away from the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show. It will be held June 14-16 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, says pre-registration for the annual event is still open. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-06-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 6, 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 6, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 16,717 last week and …
Deadline Nearing to Apply for EQIP Urban Agricultural Initiative in Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind Florida urban agricultural producers the deadline to apply for Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) projects under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is May 13th. This program offers producers technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land. Approximately $500,000 in funding will be available to Florida participants through a …
71st Annual UF Beef Cattle Short Course is This Week
The 71st annual University of Florida/IFAS Beef Cattle Short Course will return to the traditional in-person full event this year. It will be held May 4-6 at the Straughn Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The event kicks off at 1:00pm on Wednesday and will adjourn Friday at noon. This year’s Short Course will have a double focus: female reproduction and traceability. The …