Grain and livestock analysts believe futures could move a bit higher this month. But as Mark Oppold reports, it won’t be easy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Electronic ID Part of New Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a proposed rule to amend animal disease traceability regulations. It would make electronic ID tags both visually and electronically readable. Rod Bain reports this is designed for certain cattle and bison undergoing interstate movement. USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford explains the proposed rule available for public comment on …
Pleased With Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
The beef industry had quite a showing at Daytona International Speedway for the season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples was very pleased with The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.300. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. is an iconic brand funded through national and state support of beef farmers and ranchers as part of the …
Beef Checkoff to be Highlighted during GCA Convention
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Annual Convention will be held March 8-10 in Columbus. And during this year’s event, a session will be held to highlight the Beef Checkoff. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says the session is designed to answer questions producers have about the checkoff. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-24-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 24, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 24, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,400 head compared to 9,369 last week and …
Pleased with 80th Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
The 80th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention took place last week in Montgomery, where producers from across the state took part in the various events. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it was a huge success. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
New Online Tool Giving Cattle Producers More Data on Sales Contracts
Cattle producers now have a new tool that could help them make better and more informed marketing decisions. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
USDA Developing New Ways to Track COVID in Wild and Domestic Animals
Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are developing new tests to identify and track the COVID virus in wild and domestic animals. Funded by the American Rescue Plan, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is implementing $300 million to conduct monitoring and surveillance of susceptible animals for the COVID virus. Through the initiative, ARS, in partnership with …
WOTUS and the 2023 Farm Bill on the Horizon for Producers
Two major policy issues should be on the radar of southeastern cattle producers this year, according to Fred Smith, NCBA Region II Policy Division Vice President. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Tracking Agricultural Markets
With February ending next week, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural markets are doing since the first of the year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …