The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual Cattle Inventory Report, and it shows as of January 1, 2023 all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 89.3 million head, 3 percent below the 92.1 million head on January 1, 2022. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 38.3 million head, were 3 percent below the 39.4 million …
The Cattlemen‘s Beef Board Meeting this Week
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention is taking place this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. One group meeting during the annual event is the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board (CBB), who of course is responsible for overseeing the collection of the Beef Checkoff and funding their various programs. They will be looking at the various programs conducted last year, and preview some of those planned for …
Grain Trade Loses Weather Premium
In the grain trade, the weather premium some contracts had enjoyed is now gone. Mark Oppold looks at what may be expected for both corn and soybean contracts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
Putting billions into rural electric infrastructure. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. The announcement came from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday. He said the investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for …
Mental Health Matters: Check In with Yourself and Check on Those Around You
(Atlanta, GA/Jan. 31, 2023) — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper addressed Georgia mental health advocates on Tuesday about mental health awareness during Mental Health Day at the Georgia Capitol. Harper emphasized the importance of mental health awareness for those working in the food and agriculture sectors. “The Department has been working closely with many partner agencies to educate and provide resources …
Evolution of One Autonomous Ag Innovation
Testing and field work continues for an autonomous tractor and tillage system that was introduced last year at a prestigious consumer electronics show. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Georgia Beef Board Excited about The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
For the third year in a row, Daytona International Speedway will partner with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18th at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the 65th annual DAYTONA …
Tracking Commodity Prices in January
Some of the 48 commodities being tracked did fairly well in the month of January. Mark Oppold looks at some of the top performers, including ag commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Census of Agriculture Due Soon
If you’re prone to procrastination, the USDA reminds you to send in your census of agriculture. the deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture is Feb. 6. Producers can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. Last month, NASS mailed the Census of Agriculture questionnaires to every known ag producer in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Conducted just once every …
Florida Beef Council Attending Cattle Industry Convention
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention is taking place this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Folks in the cattle industry from across the country are at the Convention, and that includes those representing the Florida Beef Council (FBC). FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains how they are involved in the annual event. The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300, that DeAnne mentioned, …