The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act. The act allows the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine to collect fees from animal health companies, which fund the agency’s review and approval process for new animal drugs. ADUFA ensures that FDA has an efficient system for authorizing new cattle medicines and diagnostic tools …
October is Beef Month in Alabama
October Beef Month in Alabama is underway, as various activities will take place. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, one event took place this past weekend. She explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what that was and what is yet to come. To learn more about October Beef Month, contact Josie at the ACA office in Montgomery …
September a Rough Month for Agricultural Commodity Trading
September was not a very friendly month for many of the agricultural commodities. Mark Oppold looks at how trading did this past month. 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 For ResearchDecember 19, …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates October Beef Month in Alabama
(ACA/MONTGOMERY, AL/Sept. 29, 2023) — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is proud to coordinate October Beef Month in Alabama.  “October Beef Month is an opportunity to highlight Alabama’s cattle industry each year and the wonderful people who work hard daily to produce our favorite protein, beef,” said ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley. “Join us as we celebrate by using …
Beef Trade Anxiously Awaiting Clues to Future Size of Beef Herd
When USDA released their September Cattle on Feed Report a week ago, it noted there were 11.1 million head on feed in the U.S, which is down 2 percent from a year ago. But, some are questioning if cattle producers are starting to actually hold back a few heifers for additions to the breeding herd, or if they are continuing to send …
Florida Beef Council Thrilled with Recent Digital Campaign
The results of a recent summer digital campaign the Florida Beef Council (FBC) participated in are in. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are thrilled with the numbers. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen Concerned with Possible Government Shutdown
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), like many others in agriculture, are tracking the talks in Washington D.C. as to a possible government shutdown. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are watching what’s going on. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for the Fair
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff is busy gearing up for a big event coming up next week. GBB Checkoff Program Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, says they have already started setting up for the Georgia National Fair. And while preparing for the fair, they are also working on plans for another big event coming up in November. And, Caitlin is looking for college age …
Tracking the Livestock Trade
Traders continue to track what is happening with the livestock trade. Mark Oppold has more on that, and also information about concerns with a major river. 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 …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent
USDA has released their September Cattle on Feed Report and the new numbers indicate cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.1 million head on September 1, 2023. The inventory was 2 percent below September 1, 2022. As Gary Crawford reports, the numbers of cattle in our …