Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm

In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias expected to make landfall in Alabama on Friday evening, the Alabama Department of Agriculture has released a press release saying, “The ADAI has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Isaias will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection.” …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board looks forward to the GA National Fair

With the Georgia National Fair upcoming, we sat down with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to hear how they’re going to be involved this year at the fairgrounds. “The Georgia National Fair is about to kick off here in Perry and for the Beef Board, it is one of the biggest opportunities of the year to connect directly …

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USMEF Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is inviting industry leaders and stakeholders to Palm Springs, California, November 11th through the 13th for its 50th Anniversary Strategic Planning Conference. The event will celebrate five decades of expanding global opportunities for U.S. red meat while looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping international markets. The conference agenda features a series of timely …

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Deanne Maples Shares FBC Updates

Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shares an update on what the Florida Beef Council has been involved in recently. “The Florida Beef Council participated in the Halpern’s Food Show at the Brevard County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. For those who are unfamiliar, Halpern’s is a specialty meat company, a very large one, and this show brings together …

Alabama Cattlemen's Association

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Kicks Off Beef Month

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association kicked off Beef Month. Michael Smith with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with Southeast AgNet to tell us more. “For over 60 years here in Alabama, our governor has proclaimed October as Beef Month in the state of Alabama, so it always runs October 1st through October 31st, and we promote events all over the …

Jody Counts Shares the Legacy and Future of Florida’s Cattle Industry

The latest episode of Grazing The Facts takes listeners deep into the history and future of Florida cattle production with seventh-generation cattleman Jody Counts. In Episode 57, Counts shares his family’s deep roots in Florida and the ranching traditions that have been passed down through generations. Recorded on September 29, 2026, the conversation offers a look at what it means …

Dr. Tim Marshall: Rebuilding Florida’s Cattle Herd and Preparing the Next Generation

On the latest episode of Grazing The Facts, Dr. Tim Marshall joins the conversation to discuss the changing landscape of Florida’s cattle industry. Recorded during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quarterly Meeting on September 11, Marshall shares his perspective on rebuilding the state’s cattle herd, the challenges facing producers, and the importance of developing the next generation of cattlemen and women. …

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Examples of USDA Efforts in Support of Presidential Executive Orders to Boost Livestock and Meat Industries

With the recent presidential executive orders aimed at helping boost the nation’s livestock and meat industries, Undersecretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears, shares more details. “Some of the barriers that we face are really related to inspection and having access to inspected slaughter facilities. In some areas of the country, we’ve been told that it can take up to a …

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ACA Youth Proudly Represent AL at National Youth Cattle Working Contest

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating their youth who proudly represented their state at the National Youth Cattle Working Contest. Bailey Watson with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association told us more. “So last week our state winning team from Alabama, who was actually the first team to represent Alabama as this was our first year having the Youth Cattle Working Contest, …

Beef cattle prices

Estimates of Beef Cattle Prices for Remainder of Year

Eyes are on beef cattle prices for the rest of this year and into the next. Chief Economist Justin Benevidez shares what he gathers from data when considering individual and national herd retention. “As far as whether or not the herd is going to grow into next year, I’m of the mind that it will, and I’ll caveat that with …