USDA Forecasts Slightly Higher Beef Prices

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Retail prices for beef may average slightly more than they did in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retail prices set records last year because of tight cattle supplies and relatively strong demand. In the coming year, USDA says an abundance of pork and poultry may limit beef price increases, and recent declines in gasoline prices may give …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Conservation Funding; Livestock Forage Program

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an announcement on conservation project funding and a reminder on an upcoming deadline for livestock producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Florida CattleWomen Continue to Promote Beef

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Florida CattleWomen do a lot to promote the beef industry each year, and beef checkoff dollars from the Florida Beef Council help them participate in various events to promote beef for producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Georgia Beef Month Plans Underway

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Plans are underway for May Beef Month in Georgia, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board encourages county Cattlemen’s Chapters to contact her about lining up materials to promote the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Only Slight Changes in the Meat Outlook

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When USDA released their monthly meat production forecast for January, only minor changes were noted. Susan Carter has the first part of our story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Vilsack Announces Cattlemen’s Beef Board Appointments

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced 25 new appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. The 100 member board oversees the collection of one-dollar per head on all cattle sold in the U.S. and one-dollar per head equivalent on imported cattle, beef and beef products. The new appointees will serve three-year terms, and they include Sarah K. Childs …

2014 Meat Export Situation

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation compiled data from USDA that shows cumulative 2014 U.S. beef and pork export volume totals were higher year-over-year, with January to November beef and pork exports up two-percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Importance of Passing Trade Promotion Authority

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While the final numbers for 2014 are not in yet Kent Bacus, associate director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says it looks like another year of record beef exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Japan-Australia Agreement Takes Effect Today

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement, which enters into force today, provides the first round of tariff rate reductions for Australian beef. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Encouraging Beef Producers to Learn about the Checkoff

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In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Dr. Frank Thomas from Alamo, Georgia, says the checkoff has done so many things over the years for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …