According to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).U.S. beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year. U.S. exports of beef totaled 124,408 metric tons (mt) in April, up 3% from a year ago and the fifth largest on record, while …
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship is Saturday
The 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be held Saturday, June 11 at the Shipshewana Auction, Inc. in Shipshewana, Indiana. 31 semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the contest, which is comprised of an auctioneering and interview portion. The auctioneering contest will take place during a live sale, where contestants will sell cattle to actual bidders. Plus, each WLAC semi-finalist must clearly …
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
WOTUS is in the spotlight once again. Cattle producers representing several states voiced their concerns with the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing Waters of the U.S. rulemaking attempt at a roundtable organized by the Kansas Livestock Association. “Very important to our members are clarity with jurisdictional rules. We supported the navigable waters protection rule in particular …
Registration Underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown
Registration is underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown, which kicks off July 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman registration is open until July 1st. (HAMPTON, GA) — Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Georgia Beef Board, and the Georgia Barbecue Association are teaming up to host a flavorful competition during the Quaker State 400 …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with Recent Campaign
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to promote beef across the state in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks at the results they received from one e-commerce campaign promotion which she says turned an investment of each dollar spent to thirteen dollars. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …
Youth Groups Visiting the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Last week was a busy week for the staff at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA). According to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, this included visits by various young people with another group scheduled to be there this week. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Revised Beef Safeguard Mechanism under USJTA
This past Friday, the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement that would revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the bi-lateral trade agreement between both countries. Rod Bain has a story explaining what this could potentially mean for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
NCBA Commends U.S.-Japan Beef Export Agreement
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) lauded the signing of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan to increase the Beef Safeguard Trigger level under a trade agreement between the two countries. Kent Bacus, NCBA senior director of international trade and market access, says the agreement underscores the importance of a mutually-beneficial relationship between U.S. cattle producers and Japanese consumers. “We are …
ANCW Members Discuss Issues with Lawmakers during Fly-In
Last month, the American National CattleWomen (ANCW) participated in a fly-in event to Washington D.C. ANCW President, Reba Mazak from Sumter County, Florida, told Southeast AgNet they worked with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association staff there in setting up meetings with various lawmakers. And she explains what they discussed with lawmakers while in our nation’s capital. Reba noted it is critical for …
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
Stay safe during the summer grilling season. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. With summer officially here, it’s that time again when a lot of us will be gathering around the grill. Millions of people get sick each year because of a lack of food safety while grilling, but you don’t have to be one of them. The USDA offers …