Tight Cattle Supplies Dominate Market Outlook

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Even though the latest report shows the number of cattle and calves in feedlots on December 1st was 3 percent above last year and November placements were 6 percent above last year, the question is what happens once those cattle are marketed. And a USDA livestock analyst looks at what we can expect when that happens. Download Audio

NCBA Calls Estate Tax Vote Victory for US Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2010) – Despite calls to amend the estate tax language, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of farmers, ranchers and small business owners, according to Illinois cattleman and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Steve Foglesong. He said it was unfortunate to hear some Congressional leaders portray the reformation of the estate tax to a …

Market for U.S. Red Meats is Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that October was a very strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef exports achieved their second-highest value of the year while pork export value was third-highest of the year. Download Audio

FL Producer Says Industry Benefits from BQA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida said while BQA certification is important to their operation, overall he feels it really benefits the industry. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa

NCBA Relieved by Last-Minute Death Tax Relief

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …

AL Beef Marketing Plan on Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

As we told you recently the Alabama marketing plan for beef checkoff dollars for next year was approved and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said it is a challenge each year in deciding where to invest those dollars. Download Audio The 2011 Alabama beef checkoff marketing plan is available on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website.