Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 27, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 28, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,600 head compared to 13,833 last week and …
Supporting U.S. Pursuit of Full Canadian USMCA Compliance
On Wednesday, the Biden administration filed a second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute concerning Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet its USMCA dairy trade obligations. A move that pleases the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC). The initiation of a second filing centers on concerns of Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet its USMCA dairy trade obligations. The first USMCA …
Strong Global Demand for Red Meat Tempered by Growing Economic Challenges
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference has been taking place this week in San Antonio, Texas. During the event, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of first quarter red meat export results, which were impressive despite mounting economic and logistical challenges. Halstrom said, “To date, demand for U.S. red meat has been as strong as I’ve ever seen …
Mexico Suspends Import Duties on Meat and Poultry
As part of its effort to combat food price inflation, the Mexican government has suspended import duties on pork, beef and poultry through the end of 2022. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Dairy Groups Welcome IPEF
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) this week and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners across the Asia-Pacific region. Exports are exceptionally important to the U.S. dairy industry. Last year, the U.S. exported $7.75 billion in dairy products worldwide, which is equivalent to about …
Agricultural Markets Watching Weather Conditions
As we get set to head into a holiday weekend, those involved in agricultural markets continue to watch the weather forecasts closely, for a variety of reasons. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef Production May Fall, but Strong Picture for Broilers
U.S. beef production may decline in 2023, pushing steer prices higher. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, the outlook for the nation’s broiler producers is what one analyst calls, “strong”. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef Council Conducts a Ranch Tour
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to celebrate Beef Month in May in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks back at the ranch tour they conducted earlier this month, noting it was attended by a collection of food service professionals. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association YCLP Class Holds Reunion
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues to cultivate future leaders through the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). It is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. YCLP Class 9 is underway, but this past weekend, some past class members were able to get together. ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle says they held a reunion. More information can be found on the ACA …
New Summer Intern Promoting Beef in Georgia
While May Beef Month continues in Georgia, a new person has joined the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff to help promote beef throughout the summer. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans welcomes the new ag communications student to their staff. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …