By: Southeast AgNet intern, Will Jordan Traceability is the word at this year’s Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Producers, experts, and industry affiliates are gathered to discuss policy and directives for NCBA’s staff to focus on in 2023. Among other issues discussed, a recurring theme is implementation of more effective disease traceability for the cattle industry. While disease …
January 1 Cattle Inventory Down 3 Percent
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual Cattle Inventory Report, and it shows as of January 1, 2023 all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 89.3 million head, 3 percent below the 92.1 million head on January 1, 2022. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 38.3 million head, were 3 percent below the 39.4 million …
The Cattlemen‘s Beef Board Meeting this Week
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention is taking place this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. One group meeting during the annual event is the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board (CBB), who of course is responsible for overseeing the collection of the Beef Checkoff and funding their various programs. They will be looking at the various programs conducted last year, and preview some of those planned for …
Georgia Beef Board Excited about The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
For the third year in a row, Daytona International Speedway will partner with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18th at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the 65th annual DAYTONA …
Florida Beef Council Attending Cattle Industry Convention
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention is taking place this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Folks in the cattle industry from across the country are at the Convention, and that includes those representing the Florida Beef Council (FBC). FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains how they are involved in the annual event. The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300, that DeAnne mentioned, …
Groups File Lawsuit vs EPA over Final WOTUS Rule
The Cattle Industry Convention kicks off this week in New Orleans, and one major topic that will be discussed is the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and 16 other farm and builders’ groups are not waiting around for the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of WOTUS, as they filed a lawsuit in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-27-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 27, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 27, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,200 head compared to 14,599 last week and …
It Could Be Another Year of Declining U.S. Meat Production
2023 could bring another decline in overall U.S. meat production. Gary Crawford has more on this story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-20-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 20, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 20, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,400 head compared to 15,820 last week and …
NCBA Announces Lawsuit Against Biden Administration WOTUS Rule
(NCBA/WASHINGTON D. C./January 19, 2022) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. “The Biden administration’s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers and NCBA will be fighting back in court,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “The rule removes longstanding, …