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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
New Market Year Gets Underway Today
The first day of trading for agricultural and financial markets gets underway today, and as Mark Oppold reports, quite a few of those ag commodities did quite well in 2022. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Big Year for Cash Sales of Livestock and Livestock Products
Income from livestock and livestock product sales is up dramatically this year. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025