The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which is scheduled for March 8-10, 2023, in Columbus, Georgia. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of this year’s event, where you will have the opportunity to learn, share innovative ideas, conduct business for the future of the association and share an unforgettable experience with Georgia’s …
Pork Exports Continue to Gain Momentum; Beef Export Value Sets Annual Record
According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, while beef exports were below the large year-ago totals. But, 2022 beef export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion. USMEF President and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-06-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 6, 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 6, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,300 head compared to 0 last week and …
Cattle Markets in 2023 Hunt Support
We are continuing to watch the Livestock trade. Southeast AgNet’s Mark Oppold reports on the movement of February live cattle and March feeder cattle. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a report titled “U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.” Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to East Asia were outstanding in the first half of 2022 in terms of value and volume. The report says, …
Florida Beef Council Friendly Reminder
If you owned cattle in 2022, chances are you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments were due for any cattle you sold this past year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for 2023
Over the past few months the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been looking ahead to see what beef programs and promotions they’ll be running here in 2023. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says that includes expanding on some promotions. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Now Is the Time to Get SLE Rodeo Tickets
Tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery are on sale, and for those who plan to attend, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is urging you to get them now. Sarah Hunter, SLE director of rodeo programs, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have some recent award winners taking part in this year’s rodeo. The SLE rodeo will be held March …
New Market Year Gets Underway Today
The first day of trading for agricultural and financial markets gets underway today, and as Mark Oppold reports, quite a few of those ag commodities did quite well in 2022. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board …
Record Beef Exports, Rebounding Pork Exports in 2022
Exports of U.S. beef for the year have surpassed the $10 billion mark for the just the second time and are on pace to approach $12 billion when all 2022 shipments are tallied. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom comments on the growth in market diversity that has driven demand for U.S. red meat in 2022, especially …