Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends various events where they talk with many people about the benefits of beef. And FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she recently took part in an annual conference of those involved with school nutrition. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in …
NMPF Chairman Highlights Dairy’s Strengths
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Chairman Randy Mooney, a dairy farmer from Missouri, spoke during last week’s NMPF annual meeting in Denver. He said the spirit of collaboration and facing challenges head on, embodied in the cooperative model, will give dairy strength in the years to come. More of Mooney’s comments can be found on the NMPF website. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers …
Beef Cattle Prices Strong as Supplies Tighten
Beef cattle prices are running far above this time a year ago as cattle supplies tighten. 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 Agriculture …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Due to the fact all of the Alabama market reporters attended training sessions this past week, none of the cattle sales across the state were covered. …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you and some of your staff took a trip out of state this past week. Where did you go and what was this trip all about? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers …
Registration Ending for Stockmanship & Stewardship Virtual Event
Cattle producers across the country earlier this year took part in the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship events. Three regional events were held, one here in the Southeast in Alabama. The unique two-day educational experience featured low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. For those who could not attend, a virtual event is …
2023 First World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event is This Weekend
The first of three regional qualifying events for the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Jackson County Regional Livestock Market, LLC in Ripley, W.Va., on October 29, 2022. According to the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. (ET), with the awards presentation following the competition. Twenty-eight contestants will compete for a top 10 placing, …
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market that found the rise in the vegetarian population & flexitarian diet and the ability of plant-based meat products to imitate animal-based meat products drive the growth of the global plant-based meat market. …
Florida Cattlemen Thanks Those Who Provided Support for Ranchers
While the clean-up efforts after Hurricane Ian continue across certain areas of Florida, many folks have been involved in helping cattle ranches those parts of the state. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) has had boots on the ground since the hurricane hit to help producers affected by the storm. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley who …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Macon Burger Week
A big Beef Checkoff event kicks off late next week in Georgia, as Macon Burger Week will be held November 7-13. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says this is the 5th year for the event and 18 restaurants will be participating. More information can be found at maconburgerweek.com. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …