Minimal Movement in Meat Production, Price, Export Forecasts

The December meat production, price and trade outlooks from USDA are relatively quiet. According to a story from Rod Bain, only a few minor adjustments were made from the previous month. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski runs through the latest USDA forecasts for meat production for 2022 and 2023. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Plan Approved for 2023

Producers and others who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met last week in Montgomery and approved the marketing plan for programs to be implemented in 2023. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the plan includes using both state and national beef checkoff dollars. Contact the ACA office in Montgomery to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions …

Impressive U.S. Pork and Beef Exports Numbers

A new report shows October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year, while beef export volume also increased from a year ago. And, according to the data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2022 and have already exceeded $10 billion. USMEF President …

Beef Agreement between U.S., Japan Officially Set for January 1, 2023

U.S. Trade Rep Katherine Tai and Japan’s Ambassador to the U.S. confirmed that amendments to the beef safeguard trigger level under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will trigger on January 1, 2023. The letters confirmed both countries completed their procedures to put the protocol in place. “The new beef safeguard agreement will ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers can continue to …

U. S. Needs More Veterinarians

There’s a shortage of veterinarians in the United States. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation found that there is a shortfall of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural areas. The report says that shortfall is threatening public health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture. More than 500 …

SLE Rodeo Tickets Go On Sale Next Week

It’s being announced that tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery will be on sale soon. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says tickets will go on sale next week. The SLE rodeo will be held March 17-19, 2023 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Florida Cattlewomen Work with Beef Checkoff During Event

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently counted on help from the Florida Cattlewomen to run a booth at a big event in Tampa. Thanks to Beef Checkoff dollars, they participated at last month’s Junior League Holiday Market. Florida Cattlewomen’s President, Holly Newsome from Leesburg, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it was a four-day event. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the …