March Madness in the Grain and Livestock Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Livestock, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

March is known for a big basketball tournament, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, it’s also known for a busy month in the grain and livestock trades. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Vilsack Announces New Independent Processors Funding

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced an $89 million investment to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors. USDA also announced the department’s initial steps to create a more competitive marketplace for seeds and other agricultural inputs. Vilsack says the investment “will promote competition, support producer income, strengthen the supply chain, and increase economic opportunity in rural communities.” …

Video: Discussing Calf Vaccines with Merck

Sabrina Halvorson Cattle

Sabrina Halvorson stopped by the Merck booth at the recent Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to discuss calf vaccines. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

New ANCW President Visits the Southeast

Dan Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) met during the recent annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, and during that event they elected Pam Griffin, a cow/calf producer from Arizona as their new President. Then, she was here in the Southeast attending the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. That’s where Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman was able to catch up with Pam, …

Top Agricultural Markets to Start the Year

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Forestry

Looking back at February, some agricultural markets did very well. Mark Oppold explains what markets top the list after the first two months of the year. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Environmental Stewardship Program Nominations are Due Friday

Dan Beef, Cattle, Environment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-03-2023

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 3, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 3, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,200 head compared to 10,356 last week and …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Wednesday

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention kicks off Wednesday, March 8th in Columbus, Ga. Taylor Pearce, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator, says a lot of topics will be discussed and there will be a 30,000 square foot trade show floor. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of the GCA Convention, which will run March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored …

European Union Group Tours Alabama Livestock Industry

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Education

Last fall, a group from the European Union was in Alabama to learn more about the livestock industry in the Southeast. Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University (AU), Dr. Wayne Greene, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman why they were here and what all they toured. To learn more about this tour, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

NMPF on Next Steps on Plant-Based Labeling

Dan Dairy, Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

While current FDA regulations define dairy products as being from dairy animals, the FDA recently released draft guidance allowing plant-based products to continue to use dairy terms despite not containing dairy. During an interview this week with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President for Communications Alan Bjerga commented on that draft guidance. …