We recently told you that U.S. beef exports saw another new value record in March. They totaled 126,285 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago and the third largest on record, while the value was up 33% to a record $1.07 billion. Vice President for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Erin Borror, says every month it continues to …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-13-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 13, 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 13, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,200 head compared to 10,967 last week and …
Pasture and Rangeland Condition Reaches Record
When this week’s report concerning pasture and rangeland conditions across the country came out, it showed conditions have reached the lowest level for this century. Rod Bain has the story. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at latest notable state pasture and rangeland condition ratings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
House COVID Subcommittee Report Makes Accusations Against Meatpackers
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a report Thursday that says “meatpacking companies engaged Trump Administration political appointees in an aggressive campaign to force workers to remain in dangerous plants with high risk of coronavirus transmission.” The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC), who released the following statement with the report: “The Select Subcommittee’s …
U.S. Dairy Well-Positioned to Serve the Globe
According to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), as competitors to the U.S. move to constrain, and possibly even roll back their own dairy production, producers here at home are well-positioned to become the preferred supplier to growing international dairy markets. This is according to a couple of top dairy economists. 2021 was a record year for U.S. dairy exports, and William …
Celebrating Beef Month in Florida
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is celebrating Beef Month in a variety of different ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about a ranch tour they are conducting this week. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Various Promotions Underway for Beef Month in Georgia
May is Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has a variety of promotions taking place this month to get the beef message out to consumers. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, runs through some of the Beef Checkoff promotions that are taking place. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association YCLP Class 9 Underway
Back in January we told you the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) was accepting applications for Class 9 of their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), which is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley told us this week, the participants were chosen and the class is underway. For more information about the YCLP program …
FCA Convention Coming in Five Weeks
We are just five weeks away from the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show. It will be held June 14-16 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, says pre-registration for the annual event is still open. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-06-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 6, 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 6, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 16,717 last week and …
