2022 was an amazing year for U.S. beef exports, according to Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). He recently told AgNet Media this all comes after a record year in 2021. Schuele noted that next year, U.S. beef exports numbers will probably be down a bit. October Pork Exports Largest in 16 Months; …
Focus on the Livestock Trade This Week
The markets are closed today, but as Mark Oppold reports, the main focus this holiday shortened week will most likely be on the livestock trade. . Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
U.S. Milk Production Running a Bit ahead of 2021
Milk production this year is running just a bit higher than a year ago at this time. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
USDA to Survey Cattle, Sheep and Goat Operations
In January, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. During the first two weeks of January, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and cattle on feed information. “This information …
Keeping an Eye on Cattle Report, Wall Street
Many will be keeping an eye out for a cattle report coming Friday. And according to Mark Oppold, traders are also keeping an eye on Wall Street. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
U.S. Dairy Salutes USTR’s Pursuit of Canadian USMCA Compliance
Tuesday, both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that it is filing a new request for dispute settlement consultations with Canada in order to expand the scope of the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dairy dispute to include additional elements necessary to ensure that Canada fully complies with its USMCA obligations. The initial …
Florida Beef Council Learns about Nutritional Program
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to look for ways to introduce information about beef to the state. And a part of that effort involved a trip to a northern state. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, recently took a trip to learn more about a nutritional program. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Holiday Promotion
With the holidays upon us, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again promoting beef to consumers across the state. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are hoping to beat their goal for this special promotion. And Taylor reminds folks they have a variety of beef recipe ideas for their holiday meals. The GBB website has all the information needed for …
AJCA Meets for Final Time in 2022
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) held their final board meeting for the year this past weekend, sponsored in part by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says this has been a good group to work with this year. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Minimal Movement in Meat Production, Price, Export Forecasts
The December meat production, price and trade outlooks from USDA are relatively quiet. According to a story from Rod Bain, only a few minor adjustments were made from the previous month. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski runs through the latest USDA forecasts for meat production for 2022 and 2023. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …