The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced their Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee recently made several appointments of individuals to serve on various Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions. They include: Equine Commission – Cassie Harper and Beth Williams were appointed. Barbara Kelly chose not to be reappointed. Beef Commission – Allen Wiggins, Ernie Ford, Calhoun County, and Chuck Joiner were appointed. Chairman …
Lower Revenues for Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, the plant-based meat company is generating a lot of bad news recently. Food Fix says the company’s stock fell late last week on news it was lowering its revenue forecast for the year. That announcement came one day after saying it would lay off four percent of its workforce to burn less money. A MarketWatch article says the …
USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced they are investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. NRCS will accept proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements will identify and address barriers …
Cattle Sale Indicates Demand for Feeders Continues
A recent cattle sale saw a good demand for feeders. Mark Oppold reports over 200,000 head of cattle were offered with premiums paid for certain feeders. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Alabama YCLP Class Nine Meets for Session Two
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues to cultivate future leaders of the association and industry through their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), which is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says class nine held their second session this past weekend. To learn more about the YCLP, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
South Korea Opens Duty-Free Quota for Imported Beef
South Korea is currently the leading value market for U.S. beef exports, with shipments on pace to possibly reach $3 billion this year. But rising food prices are a concern in Korea, and the government is taking steps to ease the burden on consumers. As part of this effort, Korea recently opened a 100,000 metric ton duty-free quota on imported …
Beef Exports Continue Red-Hot Pace
According to new data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports remained on a red-hot pace in June, topping $1 billion for the fifth time this year. June exports of U.S. pork remained below last year’s large totals, while lamb exports continued to trend higher. Numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture note June beef exports totaled 130,638 …
Stockmanship & Stewardship Event August 12-13
Cattle producers across the Southeast are being reminded about the Stockmanship and Stewardship event is coming up August 12-13 in Auburn, Alabama. The two-day event is an educational experience that will feature low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. Southeast producers are invited to attend to learn about cutting-edge operation techniques through demonstrations. Stockmanship …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-05-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 5, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 5, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 21,800 head compared to 15,811 last week and …
Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference
Cattle producers across the Southeast are invited to take part in the Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference. The one-day event will be held Friday, August 12 in Atmore, Alabama. This conference is focused on issues and production practices specific to cattlemen on the Gulf Coast. Speakers from across the Southeast will be featured, covering information for both stocker and cow-calf producers. Some …