While U.S. beef exports to Taiwan set a new value record last year, volume declined slightly from the previous year. But as Joe Schuele reports, the market has set a blistering pace so far this year. More information is available on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Forage Producers Invited to Enter World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Forage producers across North America are invited to enter the World Forage Analysis Superbowl. The 2022 contest is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes. The deadline to submit corn silage samples is July 8, while all other entries must be submitted by August 25. The $35 entry fee provides entry into the contest along with a detailed sample …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
A June report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on June 1, 2022. The inventory was 1 percent above June 1, 2021. This is the highest June 1 inventory since the …
Adjustments to Back Year Meat Production and Price Forecasts
This month, USDA’s meat production and price forecasts focused primarily on changes in categories for this calendar year. Rod Bain has the details. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the June forecast for U.S. meat exports. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Looking Ahead to Thursday’s Reports
USDA has a variety of reports coming out next Thursday, something Mark Oppold notes many traders will be thinking about. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Georgia Cattlemen Invited to Connection Quarterly Meetings
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) invites producers across the state to take part in their upcoming Connection Quarterly Meetings. These meetings will be open to all members and prospective members, and are designed to offer an opportunity to attend educational seminars focusing on four main areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. After a lunch, the meeting will continue with …
Cattle Market Reform Bill Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) passed by a voice vote with only two no votes. The bill now moves to the Senate floor. The senators unveiled the updated version of the legislation back in …
Florida Beef Council Attends Event for Dieticians
An annual symposium for dieticians recently took place in Florida, and it was an event the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains why it was important for them to be involved and get the beef message out to those who attended. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Summer Grilling Season
Summer has officially arrived and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with other Southeastern states, have started their Summer Grilling campaign. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the campaign actually kicked off earlier this month. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Study Shows Red Meat Exports Deliver Value to Corn, Soybean Producers
Record level red meat exports of $18.7 billion last year, had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group. The study quantified the returns that red meat exports brought to corn and soybean producers in 2021. Corn and soybean growers support the international promotion of U.S. pork, beef and lamb …