The Florida Beef Council is continuing its efforts to educate and connect the supply chain from pasture to plate. Last week, they hosted a hands-on educational event, Beef 101, in partnership with Cheney Brothers, a leading food service distributor. The event took place at the University of Florida and brought together food service professionals, educators, and beef industry leaders. We …
New World Screwworm Reported 70 Miles from US Mexico Border
New World Screwworm Detected Closer To US Border: USDA Responds Swiftly to Livestock Threat The livestock industry is on high alert as the deadly New World Screwworm (NWS) moves closer to the United States. Over the weekend, the USDA confirmed the closest detection of the pest yet—just 70 miles from the US-Mexico border, marking a significant development in the ongoing …
Georgia Milk Producers Provide Funds To Place Bulk Milk Dispensers in Georgia Schools
Georgia Milk Producers Launch School Milk Dispenser Initiative to Reduce Waste and Boost Nutrition Georgia milk producers are stepping up to make a big difference in school nutrition. During last week’s Georgia School Nutrition Association meeting, the producers unveiled a major initiative aimed at improving milk consumption and reducing waste in K-12 schools across the state. “The Georgia milk producers …
NCBA Provides Insight on the Continuing Resolution’s Impact on the Cattle Industry
Congressional Appropriations Decisions Could Impact the U.S. Cattle Industry As Congress works through the process of continuing to fund the federal government, industry leaders are closely watching how decisions in Washington could affect agriculture. We spoke with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) to get his take on the appropriations process and how it could directly influence …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-19-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 19, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,273 head compared to 12,623 last week and 11,106 last …
Florida Farm Bureau Recognizes Okaloosa Farm Family For Sustainable Agriculture
Okaloosa Farm Family Honored for Sustainable Agriculture by Florida Farm Bureau The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has recognized an Okaloosa County farm family for their dedication to sustainable agriculture with the This Farm Cares award. Luke Cattle Company, operated by Josh Luke, has been raising sustainable beef cattle for over 15 years. The farm was honored for implementing environmentally responsible …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found Elsewhere
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Research to Strengthen Florida’s Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a pivotal role in advancing the state’s beef industry through targeted research, education, and promotion. By funding innovative projects tailored to Florida’s unique environment, the board ensures cattle producers have access to the latest science-based insights and practices. We recently spoke with Brent …
ELRP Funding For Cattle Producers
USDA Announces $1 Billion in Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced that eligible livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024 will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). “That’s for flood and wildfire disaster. To help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to the qualifying …
NCBA’s CattleCon Offers Educational Opportunities For Cattle Producers
NCBA’s CattleCon 2026 Expands Educational Access for Cattle Producers The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is enhancing its commitment to education at CattleCon 2026, offering more learning opportunities than ever before. The event, scheduled for February 3–5 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will include full access to Cattlemen’s College for all registered attendees—a major update that benefits producers at every level. …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Successful Youth Fall Field Days
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently wrapped up its highly anticipated North and South Youth Fall Field Days, drawing in a record number of young participants eager to deepen their knowledge of beef cattle evaluation and agricultural education. We spoke with Bailey Watson from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared the highlights from both events. “So we had our North and …