USDA Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Economy, Funding, Marketing, Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), USDA-FSA

The USDA has announced a second round of payments for dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The agency is providing an additional $5 million to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. The Farm Service Agency …

Florida Beef Council Thrilled with Recent Digital Campaign

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

The results of a recent summer digital campaign the Florida Beef Council (FBC) participated in are in. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are thrilled with the numbers. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for the Fair

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff is busy gearing up for a big event coming up next week. GBB Checkoff Program Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, says they have already started setting up for the Georgia National Fair. And while preparing for the fair, they are also working on plans for another big event coming up in November. And, Caitlin is looking for college age …

Tracking the Livestock Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade

Traders continue to track what is happening with the livestock trade. Mark Oppold has more on that, and also information about concerns with a major river. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Looking at 2024 Beef, Pork and Broiler Production and Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

Some in the cattle industry are wondering if the current trends of shrinking cattle supplies and higher prices will continue in 2024. Gary Crawford has a story looking at that and how hog producers could see better prices next year. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, also has the 2024 projected forecasts for broiler production and prices. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Questioning Cattle Supply Numbers

Dan Cattle, Marketing

Tight cattle supplies has been a subject most of this year. Mark Oppold reports that one analyst is beginning to question that. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AFBF: Dairy Make Allowances Reform a Must

Dan American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Dairy, Marketing

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economist Danny Munch presented testimony this week at the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing. This is the third time an AFBF representative has testified at the hearing. The testimony focuses on adjusting make allowances, or the estimated costs that dairy processors incur to convert milk to consumable dairy products, like cheese and butter. …

Florida Beef Council Conducts a Beef 101 Event

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) conducted a Beef 101 event in Gainesville. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains who took part in it. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …