USMEF

US Beef and Pork Exports Lower in April According to USMEF

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …

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USMEF Finds New Markets for Products Usually Exported to China

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …

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Fair and Free Trade for Beef A Component of Trade Negotiations

As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …

Cattle on Feed Report

Insights from the May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report

The May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report showed fewer placements of cattle in feedlots amid strong demand for beef. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Provides Value to Producers Through Engagement With Livestock Markets

The Georgia Beef Board’s board membership is varied with all segments of the cattle industry represented. We sat down with Adam Williams, Owner of Calhoun Stockyard and Georgia Beef Board Member, who shared how the relationship of the stockyards and the Georgia Beef Board provide value for cattle producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

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Florida Beef Council Tour Makes Impact On Educators

The Florida Beef Council’s Ranch to Ribeye tour provided an opportunity for culinary professors to learn more about the cattle industry. We caught up with John Noble Masi from the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University who provided his experience on this informative tour. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

ACA Executive Recaps Alabama Legislative Session

With the completion of this year’s legislative session in Alabama, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shares a recap of the session’s impacts to the cattle industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …