Livestock Producers Received More in March Pricewise

Dan Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices report shows a total increase in what livestock producers received for prices for their commodities, and how that impacted the total ag price index. Rod Bain 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 …

Livestock Auction Sees Pullback in Bidding

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

A recent livestock auction did experience somewhat of a pullback in bidding. 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 Funded …

Grain Futures Seeing Lower Prices

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

As of late, the grain trade has been nothing to get excited about. Mark Oppold says it’s almost like this year’s crop is already in the bin. 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 …

NCBA Reiterates Importance of Food Safety, Opposes PRIME Act

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Last week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) once again announced opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act. Representatives Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democrat, introduced the bill. The legislation would allow beef processed in a non-U.S. Department of Agriculture inspected facility to be distributed interstate, posing a threat to food safety …

Heifers and Heifer Calves on Feed

Dan Beef, Cattle

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their monthly Cattle on Feed Report, which showed the number on feed as of April 1st was 11.6 million head. That is four percent below April 1, 2022. But looking at more numbers from that report, USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam discusses how many heifers and heifer calves were on feed as of …

USDA: Meat and Dairy Production Lead Food Sector Sales

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Marketing, USDA-ERS

New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows meat processing and dairy product manufacturing are the largest components of food sector sales. Food and beverage manufacturing plants transform raw food commodities into products for intermediate or final consumption by using labor, machinery, energy, and scientific knowledge. These plants accounted for nearly $267 billion or 16.8 percent of sales, shipment …

Alabama Farm Honored with Environmental Stewardship Award

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Environment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

It was announced back in February during the Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, that Carter Cattle Company, LLC, in Pintlala, Alabama, was selected as one of seven regional winners of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The farm represents the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Region Two. Then this week, during the annual NCBA’s Fly-in Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., it was announced that Carter …

May Beef Month in Georgia Kicks Off Monday

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

May Beef Month in Georgia officially kicks off next Monday, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff is ready to get the annual event underway. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, explains what all they have planned this year. To learn more about May Beef Month in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Florida Beef Council Pleased with E-Commerce Campaign

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

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in an e-commerce campaign late last year to promote beef during the Christmas holiday period. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told us the numbers from that campaign recently came in and they exceeded their expectations. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Buying Opportunities for Cotton, Rebound in Cattle Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Economy, Marketing

There could be some buying opportunities this week in the cotton trade. Mark Oppold looks at those possibilities, along with noting a rebound is expected in the cattle trade. 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 …