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 …
Applications for Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships Due Nov. 7
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation has been accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors looking to head to college next year. But according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the deadline to get those in is this coming Sunday. Learn more by contacting the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office in Montgomery, or go to the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
NMPF’s Bjerga Discusses Opportunity in Reconciliation
We are hearing a lot about the budget reconciliation legislation, otherwise known as the Build Back Better Act, being discussed in Congress. During a recent interview on RFD-TV, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications, Alan Bjerga, talked about some of the opportunities for dairy that’s currently in that legislation. The legislation also includes $27 billion in a once-in-a-generation …
NCBA: Tell the EPA to Support Clean Water and Clear Rules
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging cattle producers across the country to sign a letter they are sending to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking them to support clean water and clear rules. The letter, directed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, notes that livestock producers across the country faced years of regulatory uncertainty related to the definition of “Waters of the …
High Demand for Meat Translates into Mostly Higher Prices
High demand for meat is translating into mostly higher prices. Stephanie Ho has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
2022 Redbook Edition Now Available
For more than three decades cattle producers have simplified their recordkeeping with a handy pocket-sized booklet from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The 2022 version of the Redbook is now available to help cattle producers effectively and efficiently record their daily production efforts, which can help enhance profitability and reduce stress levels. In addition to Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-29-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 29, 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 29, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 14,588 last week and …
More Signs of a Shrinking Beef Cattle Herd
We told you earlier this week that after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released their October Cattle on Feed Report, the new numbers added more evidence to the fact that the U.S. beef herd is shrinking. Gary Crawford has more details on the latest numbers and what it means for cattle prices going forward. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Florida Beef Council Attends National Meeting
The Beef Checkoff was the main topic during recent meetings held in Denver, Colorado. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says the event was beneficial for them to attend to gain information about implementing programs here. For more information, contact the Florida beef Council office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …