GCA Pleased with Annual Convention

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Savannah last week for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. And according to GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin, the change in this year’s Convention was well received. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Milk and Dairy Product Producers Will See Highest Prices in Years

Dan Dairy, Economy, Marketing

Slower growth in milk output and rising demand may spur some of the highest milk and dairy product prices in years. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-18-2022

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Marketing

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 18, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended February 18, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,800 head compared to 9,883 last week and …

WOTUS Discussed During Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Irrigation, Water

Cattle producers in Georgia were able to get a Washington legislative update this week as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, was in the Southeast speaking at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Savannah. He talked about various issues of importance to those in the cattle industry, including the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) …

Records for Red Meat Exports Underscores Importance of Trade Agreements

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Marketing

U.S. red meat exports reached unprecedented levels in 2021. And according to a story from Joe Schuele, trade agreements played a major role in this success story.  A detailed summary of the 2021 red meat export results is available from the USMEF website. 2021 Beef Exports Shatter Previous Records; Pork Export Value Also Reaches New High U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous …

Florida Beef Council Ready for “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Marketing

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is putting the finishing touches on a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming this weekend. Several folks from other states are coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. And during the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Houston, FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples promoted the big event. …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Coming in March

Dan Alabama, Cattle

The 2022 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is just a little over two weeks away, as it will be held March 4-5 in Mobile. ACA President, Clay Kennamer, said they are excited to invite producers to attend. Kennamer, from Jackson County, will see his term as ACA President come to an end at the annual Convention. For more information about this …

Georgia Beef Board Ready for the Race

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida this week. The “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will take place Saturday, and one of those attending is Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this will be the second running of this big event. …

Importance of Written Biosecurity Plan

Dan Cattle

The importance of having a written biosecurity plan is a topic we seem to hear more and more about. And, it was one discussed during the recent Cattle Industry Convention. Sabrina Halvorson was there and has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-11-2022

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Marketing

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 11, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 11, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,900 head compared to 13,945 last week and …