The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to approve the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act. “American cattle producers’ commitment to reducing their environmental footprint while simultaneously improving efficiency makes our farms and ranches the most sustainable in the world. Unfortunately, overregulation and excessive permitting would jeopardize the cattle industry’s progress towards greater sustainability,” said NCBA …
Continued Improvement in U.S. Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
Record high temperatures were reported in several Western cities again this week, especially here in California. And while hot dry conditions continue for some areas, USDA notes there are other parts of the country seeing an improvement in the nation’s pasture and rangeland conditions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what’s behind improvements for pasture and rangeland conditions for some states. Rippey …
Colombia’s Demand for U.S. Red Meat Continues to Expand
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reports that after a slow start to the year, U.S. pork exports to Colombia rebounded strongly in the second quarter and are now 10% ahead of last year’s record pace. Beef exports to Colombia are also soaring, up 55% in volume and 78% in value over 2021. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative Don Mason says pork …
Promoting Alabama Beef During College Football Season
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is teaming up with a media group to get the beef message out to college football fans in the state. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Communications, Kayla Greer, explains how this new promotion works. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with E-Commerce Program
Back in May, we told you the Florida Beef Council (FBC) had kicked off an e-commerce program promoting beef for summer grilling. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, just told us they are pleased with the numbers coming back from that campaign. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meetings Continue
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) announced back in June they were kicking off their Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meeting Series this summer. The meetings are designed to offer members an opportunity to attend educational seminars that are affordable and worthwhile. The events will focus on GCA’s four main focus areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. GCA Executive Vice President …
Livestock Producers Reminded to Apply for GLCI
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind livestock producers they have until September 22nd to apply for funding through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). $12 million has been made nationwide to invest in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Through GLCI, NRCS will leverage the partnerships …
Stockmanship & Stewardship Holding Virtual Event
Cattle producers across the country earlier this year were invited to take part in the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship events, as three regional events were held. The unique two-day educational experience featured low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. Some of you may not have been able to attend any of those …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-02-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 2, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 02, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,200 head compared to 17,573 last week and …
NMPF on the False Promises of ‘Lab-Based’ Dairy
Much like plant-based imitators, precision fermentation technology is a sector working to create so-called animal-free dairy products. But, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President and Staff Counsel, Clay Detlefsen, says a real dairy product cannot be made with precision fermentation technology. During a recent interview with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Detlefsen said the marketing of the products is …