Red meat exports provided some optimism during the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference. John Herath has more details. Also addressing the USMEF Spring Conference was former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who gave attendees a look inside discussions for the next Farm Bill. Peterson urged the industry to press trade issues to the top of the discussion as …
When Will Beef Herd Contraction End?
Those in the cattle industry are very familiar with the fact numbers of the nation’s beef cattle herd have been decreasing over the past few months. But as Gary Crawford reports, many are wondering when the herd reduction will start to reverse itself. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cattle Markets Ending May on a Strong Note
Cattle futures are ending the month of May on a strong note. Mark Oppold has more on that along with numbers from a recent cattle auction. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Cooking Burgers Without the Grill This Summer
Grilling season is officially underway, but what do you do if you don’t have a grill? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cooking burgers on the grill is the most traditional method for making those summertime burgers, and with good reason. Most grills can accommodate a large number of burgers, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. It’s …
FCA Convention Preregistration Ends Soon
The 2023 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is just three weeks away, with the annual event scheduled for June 20-22 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. But pre-registration ends in a few days, and FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley encourages online registrations through their membership database system. FCA Convention pre-registrations by mail need to be postmarked by June …
Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices Under Pressure
According to the latest Dairy Market Report, provided by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), milk prices are under pressure. It’s noted the current extended period of milk production growth has so far been the weakest of all such periods since 1996, but downward pressure on prices continues even as inflation ebbs and consumer demand for dairy products recovers. Production of most …
Georgia Beef Producers to Vote on Continuation of Georgia Beef Commission Check-Off
The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef was established at the request of Georgia cattlemen in 2013 by the Georgia Legislature. Georgia beef producers first voted in 2014 to approve a marketing order to establish a $1 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Georgia for beef with a value over $100. It is required that the market order …
AJCA Round-up Registration is Underway
The 2023 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-up is coming up July 20-23 in Montgomery, and juniors across the state are urged to take part in the annual event. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that registration for it is underway. For more information about the AJCA Round-up or about promotional events sponsored by the Alabama Beef …
USMEF Conference Examines Industry Challenges and Opportunities
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Spring Conference last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USMEF senior staff updated members on industry efforts to expand the international footprint for U.S. red meat and bolster demand for underutilized pork, beef and lamb cuts. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of the competitive landscape, identifying and detailing a number of …
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
Is lab-grown meat worse for the environment? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef. Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely to be “orders of magnitude” higher than retail beef based. Researchers conducted a life-cycle …