According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, while beef exports were below the large year-ago totals. But, 2022 beef export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion. USMEF President and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-06-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 6, 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 6, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,300 head compared to 0 last week and …
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a report titled “U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.” Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to East Asia were outstanding in the first half of 2022 in terms of value and volume. The report says, …
Florida Beef Council Friendly Reminder
If you owned cattle in 2022, chances are you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments were due for any cattle you sold this past year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for 2023
Over the past few months the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been looking ahead to see what beef programs and promotions they’ll be running here in 2023. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says that includes expanding on some promotions. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Record Beef Exports, Rebounding Pork Exports in 2022
Exports of U.S. beef for the year have surpassed the $10 billion mark for the just the second time and are on pace to approach $12 billion when all 2022 shipments are tallied. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom comments on the growth in market diversity that has driven demand for U.S. red meat in 2022, especially …
Looking at Beef and Pork Production
Beef and pork production may start of 2023 a bit different than how they wrapped up 2022. Mark Oppold has more information of what to expect. 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 …
Big Year for Cash Sales of Livestock and Livestock Products
Income from livestock and livestock product sales is up dramatically this year. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Alabama’s Bill Lipscomb Serves on Cattlemen’s Beef Board
A past president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, is currently serving as the Alabama representative on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). Lipscomb told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he is one of 102 representatives on the board. The CBB is responsible for overseeing the collection of Beef Checkoff dollars and funding the various national programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Amazing Year for Beef Exports
2022 was an amazing year for U.S. beef exports, according to Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). He recently told AgNet Media this all comes after a record year in 2021. Schuele noted that next year, U.S. beef exports numbers will probably be down a bit. October Pork Exports Largest in 16 Months; …