Exports of U.S. pork, during the month of April, saw gains in a wide range of markets. That’s according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, despite the fact export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. …
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Starts Friday
The 59th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) is set to take place this Friday and Saturday. It’s being held in conjunction with the Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) Annual Convention which runs through Saturday in Punta Gorda and Arcadia, Fl. Thirty-one semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the competition. The auctioneering contest will begin with the interview portion. That’s where each WLAC semi-finalist must …
Georgia Beef Producers Reminded to Vote
Georgia beef producers are reminded to vote on 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 producers first voted in 2014 to approve a marketing order. The order was designed to establish a $1 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Georgia …
Enjoying a Higher Trade
Traders have been enjoying a higher trade in many areas for the start of June. Mark Oppold has more on that, and he looks at what gas prices are expected to do yet this summer. 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 …
Pleased with May Beef Month in Georgia
May Beef Month in Georgia has officially ended, as various promotions were held. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are pleased with this year’s event. To learn more about this year’s May Beef Month promotion in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Alabama Cattlemen on 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session is coming to an end, as lawmakers are finalizing this year’s session. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said overall it was a positive session for agriculture. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Florida Beef Council Starting Summer E-Commerce Promotion
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a summertime promotion involving e-commerce. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples explains how this on-line grocery promotion works. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. 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 …
West Coast Labor Dispute Affecting Red Meat Exports
Contract negotiations between West Coast longshoremen and container terminal operators faced a breakdown last Friday, as work stoppages effectively closed the Port of Oakland and slowed operations up and down the coast. And that is affecting the shipping of agricultural products, including red meat. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, explains why the West Coast port labor impasse is of …
Looking at the Cattle Trade
There are a variety of traders watching the cattle trade right now. Mark Oppold has more details. 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
Exports Provide Optimism for Red Meat Industry
Red meat exports provided some optimism during the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference. John Herath has more details. Also addressing the USMEF Spring Conference was former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who gave attendees a look inside discussions for the next Farm Bill. Peterson urged the industry to press trade issues to the top of the discussion as …