USCA Calls Product of USA Rule a Victory

Dan Cattle, Marketing

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) calls USDA’s final voluntary ‘Product of USA‘ rule a victory. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the rule earlier this week at the National Farmers Union annual convention. USCA has worked tirelessly to clarify years of confusion at the consumer level regarding the labeling of U.S. beef products. Starting in 2017, USCA’s Director Emeritus Leo …

Good Demand Found at Recent Cattle Sale

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Continued good demand is being found for both feeders and calves across the country. Mark Oppold looks at how cattle sold during a recent sale. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Halfway Through the Alabama Legislative Session

Will Jordan Cattle, General

The Alabama Legislature is on “Spring Break” this week as they have hit the halfway mark for the session. Erin Beasley, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GBB Promotes BIWFD March Challenge

Will Jordan Cattle, General

The Georgia Beef Board wants producers and consumers to get involved with the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinnner.” Ambassador Program! GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, shares more on how to get involved with the March Challenge. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Legislative Session Wraps Up with Ban on Cultivated Meat

Will Jordan Cattle, General

The Florida Legislature wrapped up their session last Friday, but before they did, a bill banning lab grown meat received final approval and will head to the governor for signing.An 86-27 vote in the House approved Senate Bill 1084, making several changes related to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services The bill would make it a second-degree misdemeanor …

Predicting Factors for the Upcoming Growing Season

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

A new report looks at some factors that could affect various crops in the upcoming growing season. Mark Oppold has more on that, but first looks at how some commodities are trading thus far this year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-08-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 8, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 8, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 8,656 head compared to 12,746 last week and …

New Resource for Maximizing Cattle Profitability

Dan Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

A new resource developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions. The resource is called “Right Way, Right Time – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management” (.pdf) and is now available. With effective planning, cull cattle can be a significant source of revenue and should not be overlooked. Cull cattle …

The Winter that Wasn’t

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing, Weather

Winter weather conditions overall were a bit warmer than what is normal. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-01-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 1, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 1, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 12,746 head compared to 14,262 last week and …