bird flu

U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration

Dan Agri-Business, Avian Influenza, Cattle, Legislative, Livestock, Poultry

The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians, and public health experts. Since President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20, two key federal agencies responsible for monitoring and managing the outbreak have delayed critical communications, including bird flu …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Working with Culinary Students

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Education

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works with a variety of folks across the state in getting the beef message out. And according to ACA Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, that includes culinary students. To learn more about beef checkoff promotions, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association to Hold Annual Convention in March

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold their 63rd Annual Convention March 12-14 at the Augusta Marriott Convention center in Augusta. This year’s theme is “Raising the Steaks”, and the GCA staff hopes to see you all there. They note it will be another great event packed with education, networking and entertainment. There will be something for everyone, with topics ranging from …

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-14-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 14, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,321 head compared to 15,893 last week and 9,147 last …

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Funds Exiting Positions in Cattle Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Late last week, there was a retreat in the cattle markets. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, it appears funds are backing off long positions in the market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

labeling

NFU Supports American Beef Labeling Act

Dan Beef, Cattle

There is support for new legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate concerning the labeling of beef. Rusty Halvorson has the story. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the U.S. Specifically, NFU says the …

cattle business

Upcoming Meeting about Profiting in the Cattle Business

Dan Cattle, Economy, Florida

The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a meeting titled “Profiting in the Cattle Business” Saturday, February 15th at the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley in Live Oak.  Speakers include Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Beef Specialist and Hannah Baker, UF/IFAS State Specialized Agent.  The meeting, which starts at 9:30am, is free but registrations …

Georgia beef board

Georgia Beef Board Attends Cattle Industry Convention

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was represented well at the annual Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a really good educational experience. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Florida Beef Council Attends Cattle Industry Convention

Dan Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says overall they had a strong presence at the annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …