Thirty-three states were represented as a livestock auction held their first major sale of the year. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
It Could Be Another Year of Declining U.S. Meat Production
2023 could bring another decline in overall U.S. meat production. Gary Crawford has more on this story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
A new USDA Cattle on Feed Report indicates the cattle herd continues to shrink. 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 11.7 million head on January 1st, 3 percent below January 1, 2022. The inventory included 7.03 million steers and steer calves, …
USDA Seeks Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Animal Disease Traceability
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposes to amend animal disease traceability regulations and require electronic identification for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison. APHIS is also proposing to revise and clarify record requirements. The changes would strengthen the nation’s ability to quickly respond to significant animal disease outbreaks, according to USDA. Animal disease traceability, or knowing …
Keeping an Eye on the Livestock Trade
As trading continues today, some eyes are watching what is taking place in the livestock trade. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
Florida Beef Council Preparing for “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues their preparations for a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming in February. Several folks from other states will be coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, is excited to be involved in this race for the third …
The Job of the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board
The Cattlemen‘s Beef Board (CBB) is responsible for overseeing the collection of the Beef Checkoff and funding their various programs. CBB Vice-Chair, Jimmy Taylor from Oklahoma, recently explained to AgNet Media how those dollars are used each year. The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, usually referred to as the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, consists of 101 members. That includes domestic beef, dairy …
USDA Announces New Investments to Improve the Meat Supply Chain
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says USDA is making more investments to diversify the nation’s meat supply while boosting incomes for small and mid-sized livestock producers. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
Pork Exports Continue to Gain Momentum; Beef Export Value Sets Annual Record
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 …
Cattle Markets in 2023 Hunt Support
We are continuing to watch the Livestock trade. Southeast AgNet’s Mark Oppold reports on the movement of February live cattle and March feeder cattle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …