There’s a shortage of veterinarians in the United States. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation found that there is a shortfall of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural areas. The report says that shortfall is threatening public health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture. More than 500 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-09-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 9, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 09, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,700 head compared to 15,842 last week and …
2023 Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Extended
Producers Encouraged to Enroll As Soon As PossibleJan. 31, 2023, Last Day to Enroll (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2022) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline  for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2023 to Jan. 31, 2023.  DMC is a voluntary risk management program that offers protection to …
NMPF Reminder about DMC Signup Deadline
We told you earlier this week the signup deadline for the 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is this Friday, December 9th. National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President Chris Galen says the program is a valuable risk-management tool for dairy farmers. Galen also reminds producers about the new Supplemental DMC program. Last year, supplemental DMC provided $42.8 million in payments to better help …
Cattle Markets Bills Likely Must Wait Until New Congress
Controversial Senate cattle market reform bills may be ‘cooked’ for this year, as the lame-duck Congress takes its last breaths this week and next. Here is the way Senate author of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, Chuck Grassley, sees last-minute chances for his bill. “(I) think it’d be tough…that’s about all I can say.” The Grassley bill with …
SLE Rodeo Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
It’s being announced that tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery will be on sale soon. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says tickets will go on sale next week. The SLE rodeo will be held March 17-19, 2023 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Florida Cattlewomen Work with Beef Checkoff During Event
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently counted on help from the Florida Cattlewomen to run a booth at a big event in Tampa. Thanks to Beef Checkoff dollars, they participated at last month’s Junior League Holiday Market. Florida Cattlewomen’s President, Holly Newsome from Leesburg, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it was a four-day event. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the …
Dairy Producers Reminded to Enroll for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy producers are being reminded to enroll for the 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies. Scott Marlow, FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs, notes this includes a new Supplemental DMC program. Last year, supplemental DMC provided $42.8 million in payments to better help small- and …
NCBA Applauds Protect Farmers from the SEC ACT in Senate
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Senate version of the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, a companion bill to legislation introduced into the House of Representatives by Oklahoma Republican Frank Lucas. “The Securities and Exchange Commissions’ overly broad rulemaking has the potential to increase burdens on cattle producers by requiring data that’s impossible to provide,” says NCBA …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-02-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 2, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 02, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,800 head compared to 0 last week and …