Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-23-2021

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 23, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending July 23, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 15,123 last week and …

GCA Looking Forward to Summer Conference

Dan Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hopes you’ll make plans to attend the 2021 GCA Summer Conference in Hiawassee, GA July 29-31, 2021. They will be at the Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge and are looking forward to a great time of fellowship and productive working committee meetings. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says this will be a great opportunity for their members …

Forecast for Beef Production Unchanged, Poultry Production Lowered

Dan Beef, Poultry

USDA’s latest forecast for beef production is virtually unchanged from a month ago. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, USDA expects lower poultry production and slightly higher prices for broilers and turkeys, compared to last month. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Taiwan’s Demand for U.S. Beef Remains Strong

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports

With a remarkably low number of COVID-19 cases in 2020, Taiwan remains a leading destination for U.S. beef exports. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Senior Vice President for the Asia Pacific, Joel Haggard, this is despite a slow start to 2021. According to USMEF, Taiwan has taken a record volume of nearly 64,000 metric tons (mt) valued at more than …

NMPF Urging Senate to Craft a Bill for Essential Immigrant Farmworkers

Dan Dairy, Labor and Immigration

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday that highlighted the importance of immigrant farmworkers to our nation’s food supply and rural communities. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the Committee for holding the hearing. In a release NMPF said, “Immigrant employees are vital to the dairy industry, with an estimated 79% of the U.S. milk supply produced …

USDA Reduces Milk Production Forecast for 2021

Dan Dairy, Marketing

USDA is lowering its milk production forecast for 2021. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, the high stocks of dairy products is weighing on prices. 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 Board …

Animal Ag Organizations Launch Protein PACT

Dan Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Regulation

U.S. animal agriculture groups Monday announced the Protein PACT. The coalition is the first joint initiative designed to accelerate momentum and verify progress toward global sustainable development goals across the animal protein sector. The Protein PACT was submitted to the UN Food Systems Summit as a sustainability game changer, and sustainable livestock and poultry production will be featured in a …

Program Increases Beef Quality and Consumer Confidence

Dan Beef

As the Beef Checkoff celebrates its 35th anniversary, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) highlights the successful promotion and research programs that drive the demand for beef. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has improved beef quality and increased consumer confidence for more than 30 years. Managed by NCBA, the Checkoff-funded voluntary BQA program ensures U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal …

Georgia Team Beef is Growing

Clint Thompson Beef, Georgia

Georgia’s Team Beef is a community of runners who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role high-quality protein plays in their training. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says Team Beef is growing. Members of Georgia’s Team Beef work with the GBB to spread the positive message of beef. They share the …

Alabama Beef 101 Being Held This Week

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Beef Checkoff program will be busy this week sponsoring the first in-person Beef 101 course in more than a year. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) director of education and outreach, says it will be held Thursday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, …