The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been holding their summer Regional Meetings/Cookouts at various sites across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, notes says the meetings have reached the midway point. Beasley said they have enjoyed getting out and talking with producers across the state. For more information about the summer meetings/cookouts still to be held, click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
President Testifies Before Congress on State of the Livestock Industry
Last month, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The second-generation cattle producer from South Dakota, highlighted stronger market conditions in the cattle industry and discussed new challenges facing farmers and ranchers from burdensome regulations and inflation. “Many of you have said it before, and I wholeheartedly agree, food …
New Records Set at Cattle Auction
During a recent cattle auction, new records were set. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Disaster Assistance Application Process Soon Taking Place
$3.7 billion dollars has been set aside as part of USDA’s Emergency Relief and Emergency Livestock Relief (ELRP) programs for producers who suffered weather related disaster losses in 2022. Rod Bain reports that applications will soon be accepted. Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) – provides livestock producers, who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program for forage losses due to …
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee
A push for whole milk in schools moves forward. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Committee on Education and the Workforce last week voted to advance a bill restoring whole milk in schools. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 highlights milk’s health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, including better bone health, lower blood …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-09-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 9, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 09, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 9,424 last week and …
Broad-Based Growth for April Pork Exports; Beef Exports Trend Lower
Exports of U.S. pork, during the month of April, saw gains in a wide range of markets. That’s according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, despite the fact export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. …
NMPF’s Mulhern to Retire, His Replacement Named
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this year. He will conclude a decade of service leading the organization and capping a 45-year career in U.S. agricultural and dairy policy. Mulhern said, “Directing the policy efforts of the nation’s dairy farmers and their cooperatives has been the highlight …
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Starts Friday
The 59th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) is set to take place this Friday and Saturday. It’s being held in conjunction with the Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) Annual Convention which runs through Saturday in Punta Gorda and Arcadia, Fl. Thirty-one semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the competition. The auctioneering contest will begin with the interview portion. That’s where each WLAC semi-finalist must …
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
by Sabrina Halvorson The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip touched on those and several other topics while speaking at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit West, held in Sacramento, California. As for specialty crops, he said the importance …