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, …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Early Registration Ends Friday
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) staff has been busy preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which will be held March 8-10 in Columbus, Georgia. And for those interested in attending, if you haven’t registered yet, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator Taylor Pearce says you have until this Friday to take advantage early registration pricing. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of …
Continuing Investments in Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion
USDA recently announced the latest in a series of investments designed to expand capacity of meat and poultry processing in our nation. Rod Bain reports. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues their preparations for a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming in February. Several folks from other states will be coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, is excited to be involved in this race for the third …
Georgia Beef Board Looking for a Summer Intern
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) has opened the application process in their efforts to find an intern to help throughout the summer months. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, the intern will be able to be up close and personal with the various events they attend. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored …
The Job of the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board
The Cattlemen‘s Beef Board (CBB) is responsible for overseeing the collection of the Beef Checkoff and funding their various programs. CBB Vice-Chair, Jimmy Taylor from Oklahoma, recently explained to AgNet Media how those dollars are used each year. The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, usually referred to as the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, consists of 101 members. That includes domestic beef, dairy …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-13-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 13, 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 13, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,800 head compared to 8,399 last week and …
USDA Announces New Investments to Improve the Meat Supply Chain
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says USDA is making more investments to diversify the nation’s meat supply while boosting incomes for small and mid-sized livestock producers. 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 …
North Florida Cattlemen Invite Producers to Annual Meeting
The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association is inviting producers to attend their annual meeting coming up Saturday, February 11th in Live Oak. They have an exciting meeting planned, which will discuss where your cattle operation fits in today’s beef industry. The event will feature nationally known speaker, Corbitt Wall, who will discuss everything from feed lots to fake meat and the cattle …