Earlier this month, it was announced that the June margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program dropped 65 cents from May’s margin to $6.24/cwt, which will generate a June payment of $3.26/cwt for $9.50/cwt coverage. So dairy operators are getting the benefits of the DMC program this year, and according to a story from Gary Crawford, that may continue in 2022. …
CCQA Publishes Animal Care Reference Manual
Last week, the Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) program published the first volume of its Animal Care Reference Manual. The manual assists farmers and ranchers who raise different breeds of male and female calves intended for dairy and/or beef production systems. It encourages calf raisers to approach management decisions with thoughtfulness and an appreciation for the responsibility they have to their animals, …
BQA Certifications Continue Despite the Pandemic
For a period of time, the Covid-19 pandemic really affected the in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings across the country. But according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Producer Education and Sustainability, Josh White, many producers took part in the online training. The interactive online BQA training is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And White said there are …
USDA Unveils New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program. Through the new program, USDA will provide about $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers who received a lower value for their products due to market abnormalities caused by the pandemic. The assistance is part of a larger package including permanent improvements …
Milk Prices Below Expectations, Could Go Lower Next Year
Earlier this month, it was announced that the June margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program dropped 65 cents from May’s margin to $6.24/cwt, which will generate a June payment of $3.26/cwt for $9.50/cwt coverage. So dairy operators are getting the benefits of the DMC program this year, and according to a story from Gary Crawford that may continue in …
Florida Beef Council Staff Attends Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attended the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville last week and were able to sit in on some of the Beef Checkoff Sessions. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains how much research is needed to determine how these dollars are spent each year. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, visit the FBC …
2022 Farmers’ Almanac Released This Week
The 2022 Farmers’ Almanac hits store shelves this week and contains 184 pages of helpful tips, calendars, and guides to help you plan your year ahead. It also features weather forecasts for the next 16 months, plus useful advice on ways to take cues from nature to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Editor Pete Geiger states, “we encourage readers to …
Georgia Beef Board Staff Attends Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attended the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville last week. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they were able to take part in the Beef Checkoff highlight sessions, where producers were making decisions on future programs. Learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Alabama State Beef Checkoff Activities Receive Approval
Each year, the Alabama State Beef Checkoff is required to submit an annual report about programs and expenditures to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, ADAI recently granted approval for those activities. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Cattle Industry Commits to Climate Neutrality by 2040
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) solidified U.S. cattle ranchers’ commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability with the release of U.S. cattle industry sustainability goals. The goals call for demonstrating climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040. NCBA past president Marty Smith said, “By setting goals, we’re publicly committing to …