Scientists are working to prevent a common health issue in cows. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cattle pinkeye is a very contagious eye infection that causes redness, itchiness, pain, and discomfort in the eyes of affected animals. Severe cases can result in blindness and impair weight gain in calves, and thus are a concern for animal well-being …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-04-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 4, 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 04, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,400 head compared to 11,677 last week and …
NCBA Accepting ESPÂ Nominations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is now accepting for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESP). The yearly award recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. “Cattle producers are actively working to protect and improve the environment because they know environmental stewardship and good business go together,” says NCBA President Don Schiefelbein. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to …
Funding to Increase Meat Processing Capacity Will Benefit Southeast
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). The funding will expand meat and poultry processing capacity, which in turn increases competition, supports producer income, and strengthens the food supply chain to lower costs for working families and create jobs and economic …
Meat Sector Releases First-Ever Data Report on Environment
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released a report Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, that sets transparent baselines that will allow the industry to measure progress and verify contributions to global climate goals. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members, those with more than 2,000 employees, submitting data, the report covers an estimated 90 percent of meat sold …
Agriculture Commodity Makes Top Ten List in October
There was one agriculture commodity that saw a pretty good performance in October. Mark Oppold looks at what commodity that was, and how others fared. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Kansas Auctioneer wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier
The first 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) qualifying event was held this past weekend in Ripley, W.Va, and Lynn Langvardt of Chapman, Kan. was named champion. A total of 27 contestants competed for a top ten placing, granting them a spot in the 2023 WLAC semifinals at Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Fl. “I grew up in the livestock marketing …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner Announced
Beef Month in Alabama has wrapped up for another year, and part of this year’s event was the 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. That contest has ended, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, has the results of this year’s voting. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Conference
Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends various events where they talk with many people about the benefits of beef. And FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she recently took part in an annual conference of those involved with school nutrition. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in …
NMPF Chairman Highlights Dairy’s Strengths
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Chairman Randy Mooney, a dairy farmer from Missouri, spoke during last week’s NMPF annual meeting in Denver. He said the spirit of collaboration and facing challenges head on, embodied in the cooperative model, will give dairy strength in the years to come. More of Mooney’s comments can be found on the NMPF website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …