With important trade negotiations on the horizon, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. These nominations advanced from the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, respectively, back in September. And Halstrom notes that the first negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is rapidly …
56th Florida Dairy Production Conference is Thursday
The 56th Florida Dairy Production Conference will be held Thursday, December 1st at the Straughn Center in Gainesville FL. The Conference started in 1964 and aims to create a program that brings together some of the newest research, innovations, recommendations, and ideas for improving the sustainability and profitability of the Florida dairy industry. The presented information provides practical take-home messages for dairy farmers …
Comment Extension for Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking Welcomed
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a 45-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule titled, “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the extension while urging USDA to proceed in a cautious, deliberative manner. NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer, explains why this extension …
Good Demand for Cattle during Video Auction
A recent video auction saw good demand for cattle in all classes. Mark Oppold has more information about the sale and also looks ahead at what traders will be facing this week. 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 …
NCBA CEO on Importance of FMD Vaccine Bank
We told you earlier this month that President Biden had signed a memorandum titled “National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture”. One of those attending that event was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall which including a briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. Woodall explains what some of the …
Experts Look for Signs of When Current Lower Cattle Cycle Might Reverse
We told you earlier this week that USDA’s November Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was 11.7 million head on November 1, 2022, two percent below November 1, 2021. As the numbers continue to drop, some are wondering how long the current decline in beef cattle numbers will …
Beef Advocacy ‘Trailblazers Program’ Wants New Applicants
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 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 …
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 ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …