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 Provides …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with E-Commerce Campaign
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Buying Opportunities for Cotton, Rebound in Cattle Trade
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Alabama Cattlemen in Washington D.C. This Week
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting their annual Fly-in Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. this week. It’s an opportunity for producers from across the country to advocate for the beef cattle industry. And according to Erin Beasley, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) executive vice president, ACA members are on hand to represent the state of Alabama. The 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) overall winner will be …
Tracking Top Performing Ag Commodity Markets
We are close to wrapping up the fourth month of 2023, and some of you may wonder how various agriculture commodity markets are doing. Today, Mark Oppold looks at the top markets and how they’ve performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 4 Percent
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report 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 April 1, 2023. That is 4 percent below April 1st last year. Rod Bain has a story looking at what is behind the lower number of …
Smithfield Foods Wins Environmental and Safety Awards
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) recently held its 2022 environmental awards and worker safety recognition programs. Smithfield Foods won awards for its environmental and safety achievements. “Protecting the environment, including decreasing our carbon footprint, implementing water conservation strategies, and reducing packaging have all been Smithfield priorities for decades,” says Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield. “These priorities are …
New Grant Programs for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs. They will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain. As Rod Bain reports, applications for the programs …
NCBA Files Comments on USDA Traceability Rule
Wednesday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule “Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison” to emphasize the importance of electronic animal identification to protect the cattle industry from the threat of a foreign animal disease. USDA’s proposed rule would apply to cattle 18-months or older only when moving interstate. “An …
U.S. Meat Production and Price Forecasts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released their April outlook for meat production, prices, and trade. Rod Bain notes the report provides a couple of tidbits regarding pork production and hog prices compared to the previous month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …