Cattle producers from across Alabama are in Montgomery today for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Fall Quarterly Board Meeting. Various issues are being discussed, including an update on the Beef Checkoff program and the proposed budgets for 2022. But ACA President Elect, Jim Jordan from Clay County, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that this is not the only event cattle producers …
Livestock, Poultry, Egg Groups Weight in on EPA Pesticide Restrictions
Last week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) led 35 other livestock, poultry and egg organizations in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the analysis used for a proposal to restrict the use of pyrethrin, the pesticide used in food animal houses to control flies. In comments submitted to the EPA, the groups pointed out that “fly …
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
Republican Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Deb Fischer of Nebraska joined Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Ron Wyden of Oregon in announcing the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. The compromise cattle market bill is an effort to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meatpackers. The legislation will establish regional mandatory minimum thresholds of …
Georgia Beef Board Taking Part in Tailgate Event
Football season means tailgating events, and a big one is coming up next month where the Beef Checkoff will be involved. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they will participate in a fun event for the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. For more information contact the Georgia Beef Board office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Florida Beef Council Friendly Reminder
If you own or have owned cattle in 2021, chances are you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due for any cattle you may have sold this past year. With the end of the year nearing, FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact …
There Is No Cow Tax in New Legislation
There has been some misinformation floating around, especially on social media, that the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by the House last Friday and by the Senate back in August, nor the reconciliation bill working its way through Congress, has language in it saying farmers will be taxed for each cow. This is simply false. And Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin …
Beef and Pork Exports Remain on Record Pace
Both U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Remain on Record Pace and U.S. pork exports are on a record pace through September, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Joe Schuele has more details. Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter Both U.S. beef and U.S. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-05-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 5, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending November 05, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 20,900 head compared to 16,485 last week and …
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
A report from CoBank shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The report says the recent nomination of a chief agriculture negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is an important step forward. However, Elaine Trevino has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. U.S. animal protein exports have grown from $7.4 …
BQA Included in Beef Industry Long Range Plan
Last year, the Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force officially introduced its new five-year plan for 2021-2025 during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Summer Business Meeting. The task force’s mission is to ensure the long-term prosperity of the U.S. beef industry by sustainably producing the most trusted, highest quality and consistently satisfying protein for consumers around the world. NCBA Executive Director of …