The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will take place this week in Houston, Texas. NCBA has been promoting their speaker lineup which ranges from sports heroes to global leaders. Among them is Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, as he will speak virtually. Then in person speakers include Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 28, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,400 head compared to 7,043 last week and …
Florida Legislative Session Week Three Update
The Florida Legislature has basically wrapped up week three of the 2022 session, and Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard explains why it was a busy week for lawmakers, but not a lot took place for those in agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
ANCW President Excited about Meeting in Houston
While the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention kicks off next week in Houston, Texas, the American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) are looking forward to their annual meetings and events which start this weekend. Evelyn Greene from Auburn, Alabama, will see her term as ANCW President come to an end, and Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked her how the time in that position has gone …
World Dairy Expo Award Nominations are Due February 1
Nominations for the 2022 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards are due Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Expo will honor dairy industry leaders in three different categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and International Person of the Year. Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize …
FCA Pleased with ‘Boots on the Hill’ Event
As the 2022 Florida Legislative Session continues, many Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) members across the state were able to take part by attending their annual “Boots on the Hill” event last week. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that despite Covid, it was all in all a very successful event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Partial Opening of Nigeria Exciting News for U.S. Red Meat
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that sausages from the U.S. have gained access to a promising new market in Nigeria. Joe Schuele has a story noting how important that market is, as Nigeria’s population is by far the largest in Africa, and ranks seventh largest in the world. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Growers Discuss Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire in 2023, so preparations are underway to craft the behemoth legislation into law sometime next year. However, it is common for negotiations to extend into the following year. Whether the new farm bill is passed in 2023 or 2024, there’s a lot of work ahead. The farm bill was the focus of …
It’s Not Too Late to Join the Herd in Houston
The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is quickly approaching, but it’s not too late to join the herd in Houston, Feb. 1-3, where thousands of cattlemen and women from across the country will gather for education, entertainment and engagement. Registration is available online or it can be handled on-site. The 2022 Convention will include five general sessions …
Why U.S. Meats are Becoming More Popular Overseas
2021 was a record export year for U.S. meats such as beef and pork. Rod Bain has a story explaining what is actually behind this growth. 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 Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …