The latest Cattle on Feed Report did show inventories were a bit higher than had been expected, but cattle numbers outside of feedlots are in the process of shrinking. But what about the numbers of cattle producers? Gary Crawford has a report looking at who may still be left. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-26-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 26 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 26, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,600 head compared to 13,267 last week and …
USDA Boosting Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey talks about the various partners, …
AFIA Releases State of the U.S. Feed Industry Report
The American Feed Industry Association (AIFA) released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report Wednesday. The report details the challenges the U.S. feed and pet food industry faced over the past year, and the steps the AFIA took to address member priorities. The report provides an overview of the segment’s impact on the U.S. economy, its efforts to promote animal …
ADAI Pate responds to Borden Dairy Production Facility Closures
(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/08-24-2022) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is aware of the upcoming closure of the Borden Dairy production facilities in Dothan, Ala. and Hattiesburg, Miss. on September 30 and the effect it will have on school milk contracts. Borden Dairy packages 8 oz. cartons of milk for schools, so while the packaging will be limited, the supply …
USDA Adjusts Meat Production Forecasts
USDA did adjust the beef and pork production forecasts for both 2022 and 2023. Rod Bain has more information about the latest numbers. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest outlooks for domestic poultry production and price for both this year and next. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Alabama Cattlemen Serve Ribeye Samples to Baseball Crowd
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been involved in a variety of events this summer, including a recent baseball game in Birmingham. ACA Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it went really well and explains what they served at the Baron’s game. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery …
USDA Forecasts More Milk Production, Lower Prices
USDA’s latest adjustments in milk production and price forecasts reflect a rise in milk production, and lower prices. Rod Bain has the story. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest changes in USDA’s August milk product and class price forecasts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Some Unexpected Numbers in New Cattle on Feed Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their August Cattle on Feed Report Friday, and the new numbers show cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.2 million head on August 1, 2022. That is up 1 percent compared to August 1, 2021 and is the second …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-19-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 19, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 19, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,300 head compared to 12,485 last week and …