The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, urging for strong comprehensive trade action under Section 301. Jenna Stanton, USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairs, expressed support of additional tariffs on Brazilian bovine products. Stanton said, “Brazil’s cattle sector enjoys an unfair advantage that no U.S. rancher can, or would ever want …
ACA Looks Forward to Upcoming July Meetings
We caught up with Erin Beasley of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) to hear more about their upcoming meetings. “Well, we want our membership to know that we’ve got another set of summer regional meetings that will be taking place this month. We have July the 9th, that will be our Black Belt regional meeting right there in Valley Grand, …
USDA Project Aims to Help Beef Producers Through Sustainable Grazing Systems
The American Farmland Trust’s Beef Grazing Network is launching a redesigned Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative, in part with the USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers Program. The $42 million project will support 700 beef producers from the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas. These funds are aimed at making producers’ operations more profitable and resilient, through sustainable grazing systems. Dr. Richard Watson, …
Superior Livestock’s Sale Kicked Off
Superior Livestock’s biggest sale of the year kicked off yesterday. It’s their week-long week in the Rockies. They expect over 240,000 head of cattle, calves, and bred-stock offered before the gavel comes down Friday afternoon, so it’s a good market test. We watched August Live Cattle and August Feeder Cattle. Both have followed a similar price path. Both reached their …
Weather Affecting Industries
World events certainly affect grain, and livestock markets all year long, but as we move deeper into July, weather takes more of a spotlight for both. Markets back open today after the holiday. We hope it was a great weekend for family and friends. We mentioned in a report last week that December corn historically reaches a top 10 to …
UF State Extension Meat Specialist Speaks on Importance of FCEB Funding
Recently, Southeast AgNet invited Dr. Chad Carr, University of Florida State Extension meat specialist, to sit down with us on the Grazing the Facts podcast. When asked if Dr. Carr could have done his research without funding from the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, this is what he had to say. “This tied together so many interesting pieces, right? We have …
Sandlin Starts New Chapter as ALMDA CEO
The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association has a new CEO. Our very own Dale Sandlin is stepping into this new role. Here is what Sandlin said when asked about the importance of this association. “The biggest thing that a livestock marketer, order buyer, or dealer can do they’re focused on their day-to-day operations. They want to make sure that …
FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding Year
As the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board wraps up their funding year, Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council reflects on the impact made in the beef industry. “So we’re wrapping up another funding year with the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. It goes up every year from about August to June or so,” said Maples. “And so I want to take …
AL Cattlemen’s Association Encourages Consumers to Eat Beef This Fourth of July
With the 4th of July coming up soon, Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages consumers to pick beef. “Well, beef is a naturally healthy protein. It’s full of zinc, iron, and protein,” said Smith. Smith added, “And it’s, you know, there’s nothing really more American than a good old hamburger, especially on the 4th of July in the …
GBB Shares Tips on Enjoying Beef
As summer grilling ramps up, Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) shares tips on cooking beef. “Summer’s officially here and if there’s one thing that brings families together this time of year, it’s firing up that grill. Beef is usually right in the middle of it, said Doolittle. “One thing that we like to remind people is that …









