New Cattle Feedlot Report Points to Shrinking Beef Cattle Herd

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the October Cattle on Feed Report, and it indicates the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on October 1, 2021. That is 1 percent below October 1, 2020, but is the second highest …

Increase Expected for Beef and Poultry Production, Decrease for Pork

USDA’s latest forecast shows production of two major meat types moving in opposite directions. According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski, beef production is expected to increase. But, he says they reduced the pork production forecast. And when it comes to poultry production, Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting year-over-year growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending

Demand for livestock loans grew in the third quarter, boosting agricultural lending activity. However, demand for operating loans was more subdued, and total non-real estate lending remained near its average of the past decade. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Wednesday said the average size of loans for some livestock categories reached an all-time high and contributed to the increased …

Legislation Introduced to Provide Pricing Leverage for Cattle Producers

Wednesday, Ranking Member of the Livestock & Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Dusty Johnson (R-S.D) and Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) introduced the bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R. 5609), which would create a library for cattle contracts within the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. Currently, USDA maintains a pork contract library, and following significant volatility in the cattle market and the release of the …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Set for Savannah in 2022

By Clint Thompson The stage is set for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, which will be held on Feb. 16-18 in Savannah, Georgia. Dale Sandlin, executive vice president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, discussed what producers can expect during next year’s convention. “Our convention planning committee has been working very hard to make sure we have our plans set up …

Stay Vigilant on Handwashing and Hygiene

If you visited any public building or restroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have noticed an increased focus on handwashing and hygiene principles reflected in an abundance of signage on doors and in hallways. While it is great that public awareness has increased in the last 18 months, these have always been important principles, especially for all food-related businesses. …

Alabama Making Plans for 2022 Beef Checkoff Programs

October Beef Month continues across Alabama, as various promotions have been taking place. But next week, plans will be discussed for promotions that will take place next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says a task force will meet next week to discuss those plans. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Reduced Forecast for Milk Production

The main story in dairy right now is USDA’s reduced forecast for milk production. Stephanie Ho has the details. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski has the latest outlook for dairy exports and prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …