(USDA) — The Extension Risk Management Education Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are hosting a webinar on Nov. 12 for agricultural producers and professionals focused on livestock risk management. The webinar is free to attend and will provide information on livestock markets, price risk, and risk management options available through USDA. “We strongly encourage farmers and ranchers to …
NCBA Region II Meeting in Alabama This Week
Cattlemen and Cattlewomen from across the Southeast will be in Montgomery, Alabama this week for the NCBA Region II meeting. Members from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee will be on hand to talk about the various issues affecting producers across the region. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they will be meeting …
Florida Beef Council Ready for Burger Week
While various promotions through the Beef Checkoff take place each year across Florida, there are two events taking place this week. DeAnne Maples, director of education & promotion for the Florida Beef Council (FBC), says you can get a great burger at a great price at both events. For more information about these and other Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the …
Industry Feedyard Audit Tool Now Available
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is announcing the release of a comprehensive industry feedyard audit tool. The Cattle Industry Feedyard Audit will serve as a standardized audit tool based on the sound science and common sense established in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. Though the audit tool is owned by NCBA, auditing of feedyards will only …
Bipartisan Congressional Letter Calls for Stronger U.S. Approach to Preserving Common Food and Wine Terms
A coalition of leading farm and agricultural groups are applauding a bipartisan letter sent by 111 members of Congress urging stronger protections for American-made food and wine exports using common terms. This is an important message regarding the need for enhanced U.S. efforts to combat the European Union’s (EU) attempts to ban U.S. exports of cheese, meat and wine products that are …
Dairy Industry Annual Meeting Notes Success Despite COVID-19
During a virtual annual meeting of dairy industry groups, Dairy Management Incorporated reflected on strategically adjusting business plans due to the impacts of COVID-19. They told farmers and industry representatives that this year’s results are due to industry unity, agility, and relentless relationship building. “The systems farmers have put in place work, and in normal times, we celebrate those successes,” …
China Looks at its Ban on Ractopamine Residues in Meat
China’s zero-tolerance policy on ractopamine residues in meats is keeping some U.S. pork and beef products from being sold there. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, China is taking another look at its policy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-30-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 30, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the Week ended October 30, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,800 head compared to 14,300 last week and …
Livestock Producers Hail Finalized USFWS Rule Delisting Gray Wolf
(NCBA) — Leaders from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) joined Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwith in Minnesota to mark the historic announcement that gray wolves in the contiguous 48 United States have fully recovered and will be returned to state management after …
NCBA President Marty Smith Issues Statement on Florida Meetings
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was invited to participate in two Florida producer meetings this week to discuss industry issues. Let me be clear, NCBA will not participate in events with organizations litigating against NCBA or the Beef Checkoff. Nor will we engage in events that that lend a voice to anti-agriculture activists like Marty Irby, a …