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APHIS Conducting Tabletop Exercises

Dan Avian Influenza, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Poultry, USDA-APHIS

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has been conducting tabletop exercises. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, these are to prepare for a possible animal disease outbreak. 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 …

Cattle Enhancement Board

Standing Up for Checkoff Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Funding

Over the years, there have been various groups that have opposed commodity checkoff programs, and those efforts continue. As Rusty Halvorson reports, another group has contacted the new Agriculture Secretary in efforts to stop checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

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New Forecasts for Meat Production and Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The USDA recently released their latest forecasts for meat production and prices. Rusty Halvorson has more details. 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Alabama Cattlemen

Inaugural Heart of Beef Month Award presented by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

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

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) awarded the inaugural Heart of Beef Month award to Michael Pounders from Franklin County. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin. She explained the contest and the volunteer efforts to promote beef during Alabama’s 60th Beef Month this year. Josie also shared the efforts of this year’s award winner, …

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Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

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Florida Beef Council Participates in South Beach Event

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

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions

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

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

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Very Friendly Cattle Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Cattle on Feed

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

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. …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-21-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

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 …