(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/Sep 30, 2022) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is sharing important resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist Florida agricultural producers who suffered losses due to the storm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian that USDA has multiple programs to provide assistance in the wake of …
USDA Extends Deadline for Grazing Land Agreements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the application deadline for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements. The new deadline is now October 6. USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Associate Chief, …
Keeping Livestock Inventory Records
With many eyes across the Southeast tracking the movement of Hurricane Ian, this is a good time to remind livestock producers about the importance of inventory records in the event of a natural disaster. When a disaster, like Hurricane Ian strikes, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help you if you’ve suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association on Hurricane Ian
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) staff wants ranchers and producers across the state to be ready for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. FCA notes the storm will impact Florida, and in anticipation of potential issues that may arise, they have been working with State Governmental officials to set forth a number of emergency declarations, exemptions, waivers etc. pertaining to the movement of livestock. …
A Surprise in USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report
USDA released their September Cattle on Feed Report, and it shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.3 million head on September 1, 2022. That is slightly above September 1, 2021, and the second highest September 1st inventory since the series began in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-23-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 23, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 23, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,100 head compared to 15,282 last week and …
USMEF Leadership Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Japan Office
Leaders of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) traveled to Tokyo last week to mark the 45th anniversary of the USMEF Japan office. They met with meat industry leaders, hosted a meat recipe session for Japanese cooking teachers and social media influencers, visited displays of U.S. meat in grocery stores and held an anniversary seminar for 200 of the country’s meat industry representatives. …
NCBA Disappointed with White House Biotechnology Executive Order
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) expressed disappointment Tuesday over an Executive Order announced last week. The White House last week released the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. NCBA President Don Schiefelbein says, “Unfortunately, we are extremely disappointed that this Executive Order also addresses fake meat production under the …
A Possible Cutback in Beef Production Next Year
Next year may bring a cutback in U.S. beef production. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with the latest forecasts for steer prices this year and next. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-16-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 16, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 16, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,300 head compared to 16,065 last week and …