Thursday, November 9th, is show day for the Florida Ag Expo at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, FL. It all starts at 7:30 a.m. where you can enjoy a hot breakfast in the tailgate hub before the general session at 9:00 a.m. After the session, you will be able to mingle with exhibitors and growers, taste some delicious …
Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Year-End Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is busy preparing for their Year-End Quarterly Meeting. The event will be held November 30 through December 1 in Marianna, FL. It all starts that Thursday morning (11-30) with meetings of the legislative committee, the FCA Executive Board of Directors and allied committee. Then at 1:00, the opening general session will take place, followed by the various …
Florida Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier
An auctioneer from Florida was recently awarded top honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier at the Tri-County Stockyards in Motley, Minnesota. According to the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), 35 competitors from all over the U.S. battled it out for an opportunity to call bids at the annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship next June at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. And at the end of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-03-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 3, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 03, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,724 head compared to 12,783 last week and …
Florida NRCS Holding CSP Webinar November 6
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) will host a virtual workshop and overview of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners on Monday, November 6, 2023. CSP is a unique program that offers additional conservation and financial opportunities. Florida CSP funding for fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) was increased to $15.5 million. There will be two …
BQA Training Event at Angus Convention in Orlando
Florida ranchers attending the Angus Convention in Orlando this Saturday, November 4th can become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, or renew an expired certification. BQA, a nationally coordinated state-implemented program, offers education for cattle producers on up-to-date best management strategies with a commitment to quality through every segment of the beef industry. This BQA training event will be offered by …
Protect Your Florida Agricultural Land with a Conservation Easement
If you are an agricultural landowner interested in protecting the integrity of your property, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) encourages you to consider safeguarding your land with a conservation easement. While applications are accepted year-round; applying for Fiscal Year 2024 funding is being accepted until December 31, 2023. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-27-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 27, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 27, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,865 head compared to 13,311 last week and …
Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Conference
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) made a presentation during a conference held by the Florida School Nutrition Association. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this is an area they have become more involved in the past couple of years. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
USDA FSA Hurricane Idalia Loan Informational Session
Would you like to meet with USDA Farm Service Agency staff regarding loan assistance for Hurricane Idalia Recovery? The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), in cooperation with UF/IFAS Extension will host an informational and Q&A session, please see details below. FSA offers a variety of financial assistance programs, this session will focus on FSA loan options. There will be bilingual …