We told you late last month that the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) had sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noting they must end dairy product mislabeling by manufacturers of synthetic, cell-based “dairy” ingredients that are in violation of federal dairy Standards of Identity. The letter concerns a product made by a company called Bored Cow. In …
Cattle Producers Praise Congressional Resolution Supporting Beef Checkoff
This week, cattle industry leaders praised the introduction of a bipartisan congressional resolution recognizing the importance of commodity checkoff programs, including the Beef Checkoff. “As a cattle producer who invests in the Beef Checkoff, I know how important this program is to the continued success of America’s cattlemen and cattlewomen. The Beef Checkoff was created by cattle producers, is run …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-14-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 14, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-July 14, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,072 head compared to 0 last week due to …
May Pork Exports Highest in Two Years; Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Totals
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). As for beef exports for that same month, while well below the record-large volume and value posted in May 2022, they improved from April …
NMPF Letter Warns FDA: Don’t Repeat Plant-Based Mistakes with Lab-Produced Fake ‘Milk’
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noting they must end dairy product mislabeling by manufacturers of synthetic, cell-based “dairy” ingredients that are in violation of federal dairy Standards of Identity. The letter said this is to prevent a repeat of the plant-based labeling fiasco that’s created confusion among consumers and regulatory …
Looking at the Cattle Trade
After going through the numbers from last Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report, Mark Oppold notes cattle futures are expected to rebound some yet this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their June Cattle on Feed Report last Friday, and it 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 was 11.6 million head on June 1, 2023, 3 percent below June 1, 2022. And according to a …
Grain Market Resembles a Year Ago
While dry conditions continue in many areas of the Midwest, Mark Oppold reports the grain trade resembles a year ago. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Preparing for the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown
Here is a date to mark on your calendar…July 9, 2023. That’s when the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown will be held. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, explains what this event is and where it where it will take place. More information about the Georgia Beef Board Steak Showdown can be found on the Atlanta Motor Speedway website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council to Give Annual Report at FCA Convention
A great place to learn more about your beef checkoff will be at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. The event is taking place this week, June 20-22 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, told us an FBC report will be given at the Convention. For more information on …