USDA has released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, and in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section, it notes that cattle prices for both 2015 and 2016 are reduced from last month on current large supplies of market ready cattle, weaker demand and competition from relatively large supplies of competing meats. Hog prices were raised for Sponsored …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about dietary guidelines and planting with an astronaut. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Free BQA Certification Period Continues
You can still become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online through November 20. That includes anyone who works with cattle, whether it is beef or dairy. Visit www.bqa.org to take advantage of the open certification period. To learn more about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
The Old Barn Restaurant Named Home to Alabama’s Best Steak
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, AL— The Old Barn Restaurant in Goshen has been named the winner of the Alabama’s Best Steak contest. The Alabama’s Best Steak contest began July 1 with a nomination round compiling more than 12,000 nominations representing 140 Alabama restaurants. The Top 16 vote-getters of the 140 were chosen to move forward into a bracket …
Pioneering UF/IFAS Cattle Scientist Recognized at World Dairy Expo
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida emeritus graduate research professor in the Department of Animal Sciences was recognized last week at the 2015 World Dairy Expo for his decades of work in cattle reproduction. Virtus Nutrition honored several researchers, including William Thatcher, as the company launched the Fatty Acid Forum Legacy Series at the …
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …
Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Next Steps for Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
On Monday, trade ministers from the 12 participating Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries announced a successful conclusion to their negotiations. And Joe Schuele has a report concerning the next steps. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
October Is Beef Month in Alabama
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased that Gov. Robert Bentley once again signed a proclamation that it’s October Beef Month in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …