The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they were involved in this annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions
As temperatures start to warm up, the grills are coming out and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is looking forward to providing information to consumers about tasty beef recipes for them to enjoy at home. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it’s the time of year they look forward to. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Very Friendly Cattle Trade
The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
The February Cattle on Feed Report from USDA shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.7 million head on February 1, 2025. That is 1 percent below February 1, 2024. Placements in feedlots during January was 1.82 million head, 2 percent above 2024. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-21-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 21, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 21, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 6,089 head compared to 9,433 last week and 14,262 last …
New Numbers for Beef Producers
New numbers for beef producers were available in a recent report. Rusty Halvorson has more on that, along with information about labor issues for hog producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Keeping an Eye on the Cattle Trade
Traders have been keeping a close eye on the cattle trade. Mark Oppold has a look at what many expect to see in trading ahead. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-14-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 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 February 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,321 head compared to 15,893 last week and 9,147 last …
Funds Exiting Positions in Cattle Markets
Late last week, there was a retreat in the cattle markets. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, it appears funds are backing off long positions in the market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cash Cattle Receipts Expected to Decline This Year
Predictions are for cash cattle receipts to decline this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast, cash receipts for cattle are expected to decline in 2025. As USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer notes. “It is the first decline in cattle and calves in this forecast in the last several years as we’ve seen some …