House lawmakers recently introduced the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021, a priority for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA has long supported efforts to reduce tax burdens on farmers and ranchers. This bipartisan legislation to expand IRS Code Section 2032A would allow cattle producers to take advantage of the Special Use Valuation and protect family-owned businesses from the impact …
Checkoff Dollars Important to USMEF Overseas Programs
The Beef and Pork Checkoff programs are national marketing and research programs designed to increase the demand for beef and pork products not only here in the U.S., but also abroad. One of the contractors to each of the checkoff programs is the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). And USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom recently told Southeast AgNet those dollars …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Youth Field Day
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) invites youth across the state to take part in the 2021 Spring Youth Production Field Day. ACA Director of Field Services, Morgan Desselle, says the April 17th event is sponsored by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program.  More information about the 2021 Spring Youth Production Field Day and the registration form can be found on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
2021 FCA Convention Registration is Open
Registration for the 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention is underway, as the annual event will be held June 15-17, 2021 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. While the FCA Staff and volunteer leaders look forward to seeing everyone in Marco Island, there are a few things they want to bring to your attention. Due to COVID-19 guidelines and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 4-2-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 2, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended April 02, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,000 head compared to 10,734 last week and …
USMEF Overseas Infrastructure a Key Factor during 2020
Despite the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought, U.S. meat exports actually enjoyed a fairly strong year in 2020. Overall demand and consumption for U.S. beef globally last year was resilient, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. He recently told Southeast AgNet that USMEF’s bread and butter is their overseas infrastructure. More information about …
Aid for Crop and Livestock Producers
Tyron Spearman provides more information about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to expand aid to agricultural producers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
States Support Meat Institute Challenge of California Proposition 12
Twenty states filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the petition filed by the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12). The brief, filed by Indiana, was joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. …
Florida Beef Council Hosts FCLA Session
Another class of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy (FCLA) is underway with their second session recently taking place. The Florida Beef Council (FBC) was involved in this session, as FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it was a surprise beef cook-off event. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in the state, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee …
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with SLE Cook-off Event
A big steak cook-off event took place during the recent SLE Rodeo weekend in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association– (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says they were excited about the event. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …