beef and dairy

Beef and Dairy Crossbred Cattle Boosting Beef Supply Chain

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Marketing

Last month, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service released new data showing the impact of beef and dairy crossbred cattle on the beef supply chain. While limited in scope, the data collected to date suggests the growing number of beef-on-dairy animals is contributing to higher cattle prices for producers and delivering added value to feedlots and processors. The practice of using …

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Georgia Beef Board Participates in GCA Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention was held recently in Augusta, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was able to be a part of the annual event. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a good gathering for them to talk about what is happening in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

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Florida Beef Council Involved with Digital Campaigns

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently involved with two digital campaigns to help get the beef message out to consumers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explains how they work. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Tariffs Will Affect Red Meat Exports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Pork, Tariff, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Many segments of U.S. agriculture will be affected by tariffs, including the red meat industry. As Rusty Halvorson reports, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war. According to the latest export report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports were more than $415 per fed steer or heifer, and pork exports totaled more …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-14-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 14, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,023 head compared to 11,295 last week and 9,319 last …

meat production

Meat Production and Price Projections for 2025

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

During the recent USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, the outlook for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices were discussed for this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

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January Beef Exports Above Year-Ago; Pork Trends Modestly Lower

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. beef in January trended higher than a year ago. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USMEF notes January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% …

Cattle on Feed

Paying Up for Feeder Cattle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

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SLE Rodeo Coming this Weekend in Montgomery

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming up this weekend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites folks to attend the annual event March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The four SLE Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, March 14th at 7PM, Saturday March 15th at 1PM and 7PM, and the final performance will be Sunday, March 16th …

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Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Tariff, Trade

While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …