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With the Farm Bill 2.0 being under review, we sat down with NCBA’s CEO, Colin Woodall, to discuss mandatory country-of-origin labeling. “So NCBA has long-standing policy against mandatory country of origin labeling, and this is an issue that has been divisive within the industry for many years now. NCBA’s policy process is focused on the members of the association, and …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is looking forward to their upcoming session two of their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talked with us about the importance of programs like this. “Our Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program is a checkoff funded program here in the state for folks aged about 22 to 40 and we …
USDA’s latest pasture and rangeland condition report offers a snapshot of how forage is holding up across the country as producers move through the heart of the summer grazing season. Conditions vary widely from region to region with some areas benefiting from timely rainfall, while others continue to battle heat and dryness. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey breaks down the latest …
Reviewing our list of 48 commodities that we track each day here at the Bottomline Report, grains and livestock switched positions as the month of July came to a close. During the month, the only grain ending in the red, as a matter of fact, was oats, down nearly 4%. Extended hot, dry weather helping soybeans gain 5% for the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the July cattle reports. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fischer tells us what those reports show. Fischer said, “Cattle inventory on July 1st was 94.2 million head, which was slightly above a year ago.” “The number of beef cows was 28.5 million head, which was about one percent below a year ago. Producers indicated …
Georgia meat processors are gaining access to new markets thanks to an agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and the state of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment, or CIS, agreement. The program allows qualifying state-inspected meat processors to ship products across state lines under the USDA mark of inspection. Secretary Rollins says …
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association recently held their Roundup event. We spoke with Erin Beasley of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “We were very excited to bring the 20th annual AJCA Roundup, which has been an event that has always been known for being the hottest week of the summer for all of our junior livestock families to …
We recently spoke with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council (FBC) about their Disney culinary experience during National Culinary Arts Month. Here is what she had to say. “Really excited to be back with the Disney Culinary team. They were celebrating Culinary Arts Month for the month of July. So, we joined our friends at Buckhead Meat and Seafood …
As we look ahead at the approaching fall season, the Georgia Beef Board prepares for fall-related events keeping beef in the center. Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board shared with us their upcoming plans, “While many people think our busiest time is beef month in May, the reality is that we’re already preparing for what will be one of …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking a major step toward restoring livestock trade with Mexico. USDA announced a phased reopening of southern ports of entry beginning with the Douglas, Arizona, cattle crossing on August 24. The move comes after nearly a year of restrictions designed to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat of New World Screwworm, a …
