We told you this week that U.S. beef exports set a new value record in August, topping the $1 billion mark for the first time. Plus, pork exports saw another strong month in August remaining ahead of the record pace set last year. This is great news for the red meat industry, and checkoff dollars had a part in achieving …
Vilsack on State of the Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently expressed to lawmakers his views on the state of the livestock industry and explained USDA efforts to address challenges. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …
Livestock and Poultry Report on World Markets and Trade
Tuesday, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their quarterly Livestock and Poultry Report on World Markets and Trade. This report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in livestock and poultry. It covers beef and veal, cattle, pork, swine and chicken meat. This new USDA report shows that China …
Talking Beef at the Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is set up and talking beef at this year’s Georgia National Fair in Perry. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says their booth is located inside the Georgia Grown Building. The Georgia National Fair runs through October 17. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
FBC Pleased with Results of Digital Campaign
This past summer, the Beef Checkoff was involved in a digital campaign that took place across the Southeast. And according to Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, they are pleased with the results. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs Looking Ahead to 2022
The Beef Checkoff program in Alabama has seen a busy year, with many events continuing this month as a part of October Beef Month. But according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, efforts are already underway to plan out what will take place next year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Register Now for National Grazing Lands Conference
The National Grazing Lands Coalition will hold its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. But, they want folks who have yet to register for this in person event to know there are only a few days left to take advantage of the lower rate. Make sure to …
New USDA Crop and Livestock Reports Coming
Traders are anxiously awaiting USDA’s next round of reports which should give us a better idea of the size and market prospects for the major crops. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA will also release revised forecasts for the livestock sector. USDA will release the new round of crop and livestock forecasts on Tuesday, October 12, noon EDT. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-08-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 08, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 08, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,300 head compared to 15,199 last week and …
Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation has announced they are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be given to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Introduced in 1989, the scholarship identifies and encourages talented students who will play an important role in the future of food production. Students studying education, …