A big event for the beef industry is coming up July 9th at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, said they are ready for the Steak Showdown. But before that event takes place, they are also promoting beef on the grill for the 4th of July holiday. More information about the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown can be found on the Atlanta …
Florida Beef Council Attends National Conference
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in a conference that was held in Orlando. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it was the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, where they were able to host a ranch tour for some of the attendees. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in …
Alabama Cattlemen to Track Special Legislative Session
Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called a special session of the Legislature to redraw Alabama’s congressional district map. The session, which will begin this month, comes about after the Supreme Court ruling last month. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says they will be monitoring the session. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …
Looking at the Cattle Trade
After going through the numbers from last Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report, Mark Oppold notes cattle futures are expected to rebound some yet this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their June Cattle on Feed Report last Friday, and it 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 11.6 million head on June 1, 2023, 3 percent below June 1, 2022. And according to a …
Grain Market Resembles a Year Ago
While dry conditions continue in many areas of the Midwest, Mark Oppold reports the grain trade resembles a year ago. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Areas of Very Good to Excellent Pasture and Rangeland Condition
The latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition report show longer term dryness continuing their negative impacts in parts of the Plains and Midwest. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the regions of the country where very good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings stand out. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
June 30 is Deadline to Vote on Continuation of Georgia Beef Commission Check-Off
Beef producers across Georgia are being reminded that June 30, 2023 is the final day to get your votes in for the continuation of the Georgia Beef Commission Check-Off. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef was established in 2013 by the Georgia Legislature, and then Georgia beef producers first voted in 2014 to approve a marketing order. It established …
Preparing for the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown
Here is a date to mark on your calendar…July 9, 2023. That’s when the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown will be held. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, explains what this event is and where it where it will take place. More information about the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown can be found on the Atlanta Motor Speedway website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Members Invited to Summer Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants their members to know there are three of their summer Regional Meetings/Cookouts coming up. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, hopes you’ll get on their website and signup to attend any of those events. For more information about the summer meetings/cookouts still to be held, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …