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 ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
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 ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
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 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 …
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 …
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
An ag organization helping students pay for school. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) awarded an annual record of $70,000 in scholarships to 20 students pursuing careers at the ranch, in meat science, in a research lab, or supporting agricultural business and marketing. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes students for the commitment and energy …
Tracking Agricultural Commodities
As we near the end of another year, many traders continue to watch how certain agricultural commodities are performing. Mark Oppold has an update on which ones are doing well at this time. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Attends Various Events
The Florida Beef Council (FCB) has been out to various events over the past few weeks. Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the FBC, explains what those events were and what took place at each one. For more information about the Beef Checkoff in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
ACA 2023 Convention Registration is Open
Many folks are already working on their 2023 calendars, and one event the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) encourages you to get on your calendar is their annual Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the event will be held February 17-18 in Montgomery and registration is underway. More information about the 2023 ACA Convention can be found on …