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Thousands of Florida Ranches Damaged By Hurricane Ian

Nearly one-third of Florida’s ranches suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian with the state estimating losses of $215 to $262 million.

Florida Producers Scramble to Reach Cattle After Hurricane Ian
Florida Producers Scramble to Reach Cattle After Hurricane Ian

Florida producers rushed to reach their cattle on Thursday after trees downed by Hurricane Ian broke fences and rain from the fierce storm flooded pastures.

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A Big 'Missed-Steak' Results in Domestic Assault Charges

Florida woman faces domestic assault charges, using a raw steak as the weapon of choice.

Florida Rancher Marty Smith Elected President of NCBA
Florida Rancher Marty Smith Elected President of NCBA

Fifth-generation Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) replacing Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., 2019 NCBA president.

Nearly 10,000-acre ranch in Florida panhandle.
Southern Cattle Lands Ranch Offered Via Sealed Bids

The nearly 10,000-acre Southern Cattle Lands ranch in the Florida panhandle is for sale via sealed bids.

Florida and Georgia Stores Remove Cattle Feed After Increase in Deaths

Florida officials are investigating an apparent increase in cattle deaths across the state, with investigators focusing on one particular brand of feed.

Florida and Georgia Stores Remove Cattle Feed After Increase in Deaths
Florida and Georgia Stores Remove Cattle Feed After Increase in Deaths

Florida officials are investigating an apparent increase in cattle deaths across the state, with investigators focusing on one particular brand of feed.

For $23,834 per acre, the Walt Disney World Co. bought a ranch in Florida that might never be developed for the nearby theme park.
Disney Buys 965 Acre Florida Ranch for $23 Million

For $23,834 per acre, the Walt Disney World Co. bought a ranch in Florida that might never be developed for the nearby theme park.

The South Florida environment produces abundant forage, but of relatively low nutritional quality, so Extension agent Aaron Stam works to improve forage quality and utilization.
Seeking Solutions in the Sub-Tropics

Tribal Extension agent helps ranchers improve production efficiency in one of the nation’s largest cow herds.

Publix Recalls Ground Beef Following E. Coli Outbreak in Florida

E. coli is responsible for forcing a recall on ground chuck sold in Florida at Publix Super Markets after 18 people became sick.

E. coli is responsible for forcing a recall on ground chuck sold in Florida at Publix Super Markets after 18 people became sick.
Publix Recalls Ground Beef Following E. Coli Outbreak in Florida

E. coli is responsible for forcing a recall on ground chuck sold in Florida at Publix Super Markets after 18 people became sick.

Cattle Corral Criminal in Florida During Police Chase

A herd of cows and calves in Florida assisted police in their efforts to apprehend a car jacker.

Will Feeder Calves Maintain Their Price Levels Through the Fall?
Will Feeder Calves Maintain Their Price Levels Through the Fall?

Cattle prices have struggled to move higher as beef supplies have been increasing.

Limpograss shows real potential as an alternative forage grass for North Florida, providing significant summer growth, and can be stockpiled for grazing through December.
Limpograss: A Potential Forage Stockpiling Option for North Florida

Along the Florida Panhandle there are vast areas that can potentially be used with limpograss, especially along the Gulf coast.

4,000-acre South Florida Ranch on Market for $26.3 Million

A ranch neighboring the seventh largest landowner in the U.S. is on the market for $6,500 per acre.

A ranch neighboring the seventh largest landowner in the U.S. is on the market for $6,500 per acre.
4,000-acre South Florida Ranch on Market for $26.3 Million

A ranch neighboring the seventh largest landowner in the U.S. is on the market for $6,500 per acre.