Cattle on Feed

Paying Up for Feeder Cattle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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SLE Rodeo Coming this Weekend in Montgomery

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming up this weekend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites folks to attend the annual event March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The four SLE Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, March 14th at 7PM, Saturday March 15th at 1PM and 7PM, and the final performance will be Sunday, March 16th …

exports

Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Tariff, Trade

While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

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APHIS Conducting Tabletop Exercises

Dan Avian Influenza, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Poultry, USDA-APHIS

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has been conducting tabletop exercises. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, these are to prepare for a possible animal disease outbreak. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle Report

Standing Up for Checkoff Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Funding

Over the years, there have been various groups that have opposed commodity checkoff programs, and those efforts continue. As Rusty Halvorson reports, another group has contacted the new Agriculture Secretary in efforts to stop checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

meat production

New Forecasts for Meat Production and Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The USDA recently released their latest forecasts for meat production and prices. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Inaugural Heart of Beef Month Award presented by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) awarded the inaugural Heart of Beef Month award to Michael Pounders from Franklin County. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin. She explained the contest and the volunteer efforts to promote beef during Alabama’s 60th Beef Month this year. Josie also shared the efforts of this year’s award winner, …

Cattle

Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

summer grilling campaign

Florida Beef Council Participates in South Beach Event

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

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they were involved in this annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Georgia beef board

Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions

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

As temperatures start to warm up, the grills are coming out and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is looking forward to providing information to consumers about tasty beef recipes for them to enjoy at home. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it’s the time of year they look forward to.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …