Florida Beef Council Heading to FCA Convention

Clint Thompson Cattle, Florida

A great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars will be at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention on June 15-17 in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will be giving reports and sharing what they accomplished over the past year. For more information …

Promoting Alabama Beef on TV Segments

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle

A fun way for the Alabama Beef Checkoff to get beef and beef recipes in front of consumers is through cooking segments on TV. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, that’s exactly what they are doing in Mobile and other markets across the state. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in …

Market Reporting Resources for Livestock Producers

Dan Cattle, Economy, Livestock, Marketing

Outreach continues on new USDA resources available to livestock producers to assist in marketing decisions and price discovery. Rod Bain reports. 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 …

Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-4-2021

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 4, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending June 04, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,900 head compared to 11,367 last week and …

Dairy Margins Could Shrink in 2022

Dan Dairy, Economy

What’s in store for dairy operators in 2022? According to a story from Gary Crawford, it could be shrinking margins. 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 …

Deadline Extended: Tell Your Land Stewardship Story

Dan Cattle, Livestock, Pasture

“Stewardship – Catch the Wave” is the theme of the Eighth National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) and you are invited to participate in the conference hosted by the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) and other sponsoring organizations. The conference provides an open discussion and exchange of information, technology transfer, identification of research and program needs, marketing of products, services, and other …

USMEF International Directors Offer Observations from Key Export Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock

A panel discussion was held last week during the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) virtual Spring Conference. It focused on marketing U.S. red meat in the new normal, as USMEF representatives from around the globe offered their insights to how markets are changing heading into a post-pandemic era. Micheal Clements has the story. Learn more online at USMEF.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

NCBA Pushes Congress to Address Areas of Concern

Dan Beef, Cattle, Legislative, Regulation

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), with the support of 37 affiliate state cattle organizations, sent a letter this week to the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees urging them to address critical areas of concern in the cattle and beef industry. Specifically, NCBA pushed Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13), and Rep. …

USCA Responds to ‘Beef Market Myths’ Report on Capitol Hill

Clint Thompson Cattle

A report titled “Common Beef Marketing Myths and Facts” from the North American Meat Institute is being circulated on Capitol Hill. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Brooke Miller says the organization appreciates the commitment of U.S. livestock groups to expanding the capacity of the nation’s meat processing facilities. “However, it would be helpful if the meatpacking lobby, too, focused their …

Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Cookouts

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle

In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will conduct Regional Cookouts over the next few weeks. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the first one will be held next week. For more information about the Regional Cookouts, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …