The Great Florida Cattle Drive 2022 will be held December 4–10, with 500 participants helping take 1,000 head of cattle through some of the last “Old Florida” style lands. According to a story from the University of Florida/IFAS, to celebrate the previous drives and to salute over 500 years of Florida’s “cow culture,” this event will consist of driving cattle, riding the trail, sleeping …
Senate Action Needed on Key Ag Trade Nominees
With important trade negotiations on the horizon, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. These nominations advanced from the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, respectively, back in September. And Halstrom notes that the first negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is rapidly …
Experts Look for Signs of When Current Lower Cattle Cycle Might Reverse
We told you earlier this week that USDA’s November Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was 11.7 million head on November 1, 2022, two percent below November 1, 2021. As the numbers continue to drop, some are wondering how long the current decline in beef cattle numbers will …
Beef Advocacy ‘Trailblazers Program’ Wants New Applicants
The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is asking for applications for its next class of beef advocates. Trailblazers, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, takes advocacy to the next level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while correcting misconceptions. “Trailblazers develops the next generation of beef advocates through a highly-engaging and …
Florida Beef Council Holds Final Meeting for 2022
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) board of directors recently met for the final time this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says reviewed things fr9m the past few months and looked ahead into next year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
Macon Burger Week took place November 7-13 and the big Beef Checkoff promotion went off fabulously, according to Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB). Contact the GBB office in Macon to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-18-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 18, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. **These reports will not be issued next week due to markets being closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.** AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week …
USDA Projects Drop in Meat Production in 2023
Meat production is expected to decline in 2023. Gary Crawford has more details in this story about the beef, pork and poultry production forecasts issued by USDA. 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 …
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
An ag organization helping students pay for school. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) awarded an annual record of $70,000 in scholarships to 20 students pursuing careers at the ranch, in meat science, in a research lab, or supporting agricultural business and marketing. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes students for the commitment and energy …
Florida Beef Council Attends Various Events
The Florida Beef Council (FCB) has been out to various events over the past few weeks. Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the FBC, explains what those events were and what took place at each one. For more information about the Beef Checkoff in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …