The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is asking for applications for its next class of beef advocates. Trailblazers, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, takes advocacy to the next level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while correcting misconceptions. “Trailblazers develops the next generation of beef advocates through a highly-engaging and …
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) say the USDA’s proposed changes to the Women, Infants, and Children’s Nutrition Program will limit dairy access. “Unfortunately, the changes would decrease access to dairy products and the unique nutrient …
Farm Milk Prices Likely to Fall Next Year as Output Grows
As we look ahead to next year, those in the dairy industry wonder what the prospects are for operators in 2023. Gary Crawford has a story that helps answer that question. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Holds Final Meeting for 2022
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) board of directors recently met for the final time this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says reviewed things fr9m the past few months and looked ahead into next year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holds Fall Board Meeting
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held their fall quarterly board meeting last Thursday at the ACA office in Montgomery. A big crowd was on hand as a variety of topics concerning cattle producers across the state were discussed. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says that includes the board approving the 2023 budgets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
Macon Burger Week took place November 7-13 and the big Beef Checkoff promotion went off fabulously, according to Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB). Contact the GBB office in Macon to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Report Shows Beef Cattle Herd is Getting Smaller
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their November Cattle on Feed Report Friday afternoon, and the new numbers show cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on November 1, 2022, two percent below November 1, 2021. As Gary Crawford reports, the beef cattle …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-18-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 18, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. **These reports will not be issued next week due to markets being closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.** AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week …
USDA Projects Drop in Meat Production in 2023
Meat production is expected to decline in 2023. Gary Crawford has more details in this story about the beef, pork and poultry production forecasts issued by USDA. 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 …
Enrollment Continues for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy producers are being reminded enrollment for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net program helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies, including offering a new Supplemental DMC program and updating its feed …