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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 14, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-December 14, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,300 head compared to 15,827 last week and 9,390 …
Apples, Grapes, Oranges, Pork, Fluid Milk and more Earlier, a new USDA Foods vendor delivered 2,000 gallons of fresh milk to the D.C. Capital Area Food Bank. The delivery was one of many taking place at food banks across the country resulting from purchases made by the USDA to provide market support to the dairy industry. USDA Foods are a …
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) filed comments in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Nov. 14 proposal to exempt manure air emissions reporting from the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). In October 2017, EPA concluded that air emissions from manure did not need to be reported under EPCRA while signaling it would take a substantive …
U.S. beef exports remained on a record-shattering value pace in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October pork exports trended seasonally higher compared to recent months but were still below the results posted in October 2017. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued …
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association board of directors will meet next week. Michael Agar, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of industry relations and youth programs, says the purpose of the meeting is to make plans for the upcoming year.
The Georgia Beef Board recently attended an event where it had a chance to talk with producers from around the state. Kaytlyn Malia has more information about that event, and also reminds consumers about delicious beef recipes for holiday meals.
For those planning their holiday meals, Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples says beefitswhatsfordinner.com features a terrific collection of recipes. Image credit: Florida Beef Council / Cucumber Ranch Steaks / Get the Recipe
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report: “The release of the Farm Bill conference report is encouraging news for farmers and ranchers across the country. Now it is time for Congress to get the 2018 Farm Bill across the finish line. In these uncertain …
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked members of Congress, especially the bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, for crafting a farm bill that includes much-needed reforms to help American dairy farmers. The 2018 Farm Bill reached a key milestone on Monday with the release of a long-awaited conference report. “Members of Congress on both sides of …
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester urged the Trump Administration to move quickly to tear down trade barriers for U.S. beef in Japan. Speaking at a public hearing on the potential economic impact of a U.S.-Japan bilateral trade agreement, Kester noted that reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers would benefit Japanese consumers and U.S. cattle producers. Japan is the top …
