Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 4, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 04, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,400 head compared to 11,677 last week and …
Funding to Increase Meat Processing Capacity Will Benefit Southeast
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). The funding will expand meat and poultry processing capacity, which in turn increases competition, supports producer income, and strengthens the food supply chain to lower costs for working families and create jobs and economic …
Meat Sector Releases First-Ever Data Report on Environment
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released a report Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, that sets transparent baselines that will allow the industry to measure progress and verify contributions to global climate goals. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members, those with more than 2,000 employees, submitting data, the report covers an estimated 90 percent of meat sold …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner Announced
Beef Month in Alabama has wrapped up for another year, and part of this year’s event was the 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. That contest has ended, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, has the results of this year’s voting. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Conference
Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends various events where they talk with many people about the benefits of beef. And FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she recently took part in an annual conference of those involved with school nutrition. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Due to the fact all of the Alabama market reporters attended training sessions this past week, none of the cattle sales across the state were covered. …
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market that found the rise in the vegetarian population & flexitarian diet and the ability of plant-based meat products to imitate animal-based meat products drive the growth of the global plant-based meat market. …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Macon Burger Week
A big Beef Checkoff event kicks off late next week in Georgia, as Macon Burger Week will be held November 7-13. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says this is the 5th year for the event and 18 restaurants will be participating. More information can be found at maconburgerweek.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Busy Week Ahead for Bama’s Best Beef Contest
October Beef Month in Alabama continues with a variety of promotions. We told you a couple of weeks ago that 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest was underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says this is a busy week for the contest. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with E-Commerce Campaign
Back in May, we told you the Florida Beef Council (FBC) had kicked off an e-commerce program promoting beef for summer grilling. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that they are pleased with the numbers coming back from that effort. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at …