In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner, I understand vultures have had an impact on Alabama’s livestock. Can you tell us a little about the issues they are causing? Learn more about these new permits on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-31-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 31, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 31, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to 10,155 last week and …
Florida Lawmakers Discussing TEAM Card
During week four of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, some discussions by lawmakers centered around what is being called the TEAM card, Tax Exempt Ag Materials. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains where this idea came from, and how it would work if passed. To learn more, contact the FCA office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Senate Passes Resolution Overturning Biden Administration’s WOTUS Rule
The U.S. Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule by a 53-43 vote. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced the resolution in February. The administration introduced a new rule in December 2022 that repealed the Navigable …
The History of the Beef Checkoff
For many years now, cattle producers here in the Southeast and across the country have seen their product promoted through various efforts by the Beef Checkoff. AgNet Media’s Will Jordan recently caught up with Sarah Metzler with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) to discuss how the Checkoff works. To learn more about the history of the National Beef Checkoff program, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
NCBA Calls for Continued Ban on Paraguayan Beef Imports
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to continue blocking Paraguay from importing beef to the United States. The effort is in response to the Department of Agriculture releasing a proposed rule that would grant access to Paraguayan beef imports. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus says, “Paraguay has a history of …
Florida Beef Council Attends Orientation Meeting
A few board members of the Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently attended a State Beef Council New Director Orientation Meeting in Denver. One of those on that trip was FBC Treasurer John Williamson from Okeechobee. He explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman why they were there. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Various Events
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia has been and will continue to be busy over the next few months. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans runs through some of those events, and says they will have help putting them together with a new intern coming on board. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Preparing for Field Day
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) is preparing for the 2023 Spring Junior Cattlemen’s Field Day, sponsored by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services Reid McGuire says the event will be held April 12. McGuire noted registration for the event will end soon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-24-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 24, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-March 24, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,200 head compared to 9,305 last week and 8,707 …