The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. NCBA has filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s the first step in court toward overturning the listing revoking FWS’s final …
Alabama Cattlemen’s County Meeting Season Underway
The first couple of months each year, members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) get together in their respective counties for annual meetings. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says it is meeting season once again. And Beasley wants to remind everyone that the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention registration continues. It will be held February 17-18, and more information is available on …
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers
Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers. This includes a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The programs will enable USDA to better support small- and medium-sized dairy operations who weathered the pandemic and now face …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
A new USDA Cattle on Feed Report indicates the cattle herd continues to shrink. The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.7 million head on January 1st, 3 percent below January 1, 2022. The inventory included 7.03 million steers and steer calves, …
Cattle Industry Will Be Discussing WOTUS
The Cattle Industry Convention kicks off next week in New Orleans. And an announcement from the EPA last week will be a major topic of discussion for those attending the annual event. Mark Oppold has more. 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 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-20-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 20, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 20, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,400 head compared to 15,820 last week and …
USDA Seeks Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Animal Disease Traceability
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposes to amend animal disease traceability regulations and require electronic identification for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison. APHIS is also proposing to revise and clarify record requirements. The changes would strengthen the nation’s ability to quickly respond to significant animal disease outbreaks, according to USDA. Animal disease traceability, or knowing …
NCBA Announces Lawsuit Against Biden Administration WOTUS Rule
(NCBA/WASHINGTON D. C./January 19, 2022) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. “The Biden administration’s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers and NCBA will be fighting back in court,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “The rule removes longstanding, …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Early Registration Ends Friday
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) staff has been busy preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which will be held March 8-10 in Columbus, Georgia. And for those interested in attending, if you haven’t registered yet, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator Taylor Pearce says you have until this Friday to take advantage early registration pricing. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of …
It’s Not Too Late to Register for the NCBA Trade Show
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next month, and it is not too late to register for the big event. The NCBA Trade Show is more than just a trade show, it’s an experience, especially being held in New Orleans. They are bringing classroom style education to the trade show floor in booth #2119. The Learning …