Back in November of last year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) sent out their annual friendly reminder that beef checkoff assessments were due for any cattle you may have sold in 2021. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, wants to remind those who may have yet to do this, to please check all of your cattle transactions in which beef checkoff assessments are …
Alabama Cattlemen Holding County Meetings
It is that time of the year again where county chapters of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be meeting. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it is a really exciting time for their staff. For more information about county meetings go to the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Boots on the Hill
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session kicks off in Tallahassee, and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for their annual “Boots on the Hill” event next week. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what issues they will be discussing with lawmakers this year. To learn more about any of those issues, contact the FCA office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Judge Rules “Gruyere” is a Common Food Name and Not a Term Exclusive to Europe
A judicial ruling has determined that “gruyere” is a generic style of cheese that can come from anywhere. The decision reaffirms that all cheesemakers, not just those in France or Switzerland, can continue to create and market cheese under this common name. In the judicial decision made public last week, the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and …
November Beef Exports Set New Value Record
According to data released late last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that was compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), beef export value reached another new high in November. It actually topped the $1 billion mark for the second time in 2021. November pork exports, while a bit lower than a year ago, saw year-to-date export values …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-07-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 7, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Jan 7, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 6,200 head compared to 0 last week and …
Florida Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, January 11th and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for the annual event. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says it’s a year of reapportionment. Of course the budget is always something agriculture watches closely, but Ard is optimistic for another good year. The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to meet in a joint session …
Various Issues for Alabama Legislators to Discuss
Alabama Legislators will all be back in Montgomery next week for the start of the 2022 Alabama Legislative Session. The official session starts Tuesday, January 11th. And Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they will be focusing on the issues important to them. The 2022 Alabama Legislative Session is scheduled to end by April 25th. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Lower Beef Output, but Higher Steer Prices for 2022
The trends we saw in meat consumption and meat prices last year may continue here in 2022. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, cattle producers may get a little more money for their steers this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Registration Now Open for 2022 Stakeholders Summit
The Animal Agriculture Alliance notes that there is only one way to effectively safeguard the future of animal agriculture, and that is together. So, they want producers to know they have the opportunity to come together in person once again. The 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit is your chance to meet and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the food chain …