Last week, President Biden signed a memorandum titled “National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture”. Ahead of the signing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall participated in a White House pre-briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. Woodall explains what this memorandum means for cattle producers across the country. He …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-11-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 11, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 11, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,000 head compared to 11,387 last week and …
USMEF Conference Examines Exports, Production, Economic Headwinds
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their Strategic Planning Conference this week in Oklahoma City. The event attracted farmers, ranchers, processors and exporters from across the nation. During the event, it was noted that while U.S. red meat exports will likely set a value record approaching $20 billion this year, the industry faces an array of obstacles related to the sluggish …
DMC Enrollment for 2023 Continues
Dairy producers are being reminded you have until December 9th to sign-up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for this coming year. Rod Bain has more details. 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 …
Cow-Calf Operations Vary in Adopting Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing is a frequently discussed livestock management practice with a wide variety of public and private benefits. Little information has been available on the adoption rate of rotational grazing, so the Economic Research Service at USDA issued a report on the subject. Data shows that 40 percent of cow-calf operations report using rotational grazing. However, just 40 percent of that number …
Markets Don’t Like Uncertainty
With crop reports coming out yesterday and Tuesday’s election results still up in the air for some states, there is a lot of uncertainty right now. And as Mark Oppold reports, the markets don’t like that. 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 …
Online Cattle Auction Saw Buyers Paying Up for Good Quality
A recent video cattle auction saw buyers were willing to pay up for good quality cattle. Mark Oppold reports. 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 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Macon Burger Week Underway in Georgia
A big Beef Checkoff event is now underway in Georgia, as Macon Burger Week officially started Monday. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they love this promotion. Macon Burger Week runs through November 13th. More information can be found at maconburgerweek.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Still Accepting Hurricane Relief Donations
While the clean-up efforts after Hurricane Ian continue across parts of Florida, many eyes are once again on the tropics as Nicole is churning and predicted to affect some areas that were hit by Ian. Many have been involved in helping cattle ranches in those parts of the state recover, thanks partly to dollars donated to the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation. And donations are …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Wraps Up 2022 Beef 101 Courses
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program has been busy this year sponsoring various Beef 101 courses. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, looks back at the year after wrapping up their final course for 2022 this past Friday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …