The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law June 22 after last-minute attempts to block it. But a federal judge denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, which is now called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses the NWPR, which went …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Attend LMA Event
In the weekly livestock market report that many of you see every Saturday on our website, there was a note this past weekend that the report will not be issued this week due to the stockyards being closed for the July 4th holiday. In Alabama every year, this is the week that the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) in the state …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased With Passage of Senate Bill 211
Last Friday, the annual Georgia Legislative Session wrapped up in Atlanta. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, discusses bills of interest and how the budget fared for agriculture. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they were very excited about the passage of Senate Bill 211. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-26-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 26, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Â At Alabama Livestock Auctions, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,700 head compared to 12,644 last week and 11,198 year ago. Compared to one week …
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Proving its Worth so far This Year
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced last week that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) safety-net sign-up for 2021 coverage will begin October 12. Producers have plenty of time to decide whether or not to enroll in the program. But some FSA offices have yet to allow producers to actually come in to the office. Some are doing on a …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association to Host Virtual Meeting on Wednesday
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) wants to remind its members the virtual annual meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 starting at 3 p.m. Dusty Holley, FCA Director of Field Services, explains how to take part in the meeting. Holley has a reminder about the FCA Cow PAC Bull Sale being held virtually Wednesday evening. Learn more about the 2020 …
Georgia Preparing to Launch New Beef Campaign
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), through the national Beef Checkoff program, is preparing to launch a brand new beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says it is called, United We Steak. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Florida Beef Council Presenting Virtual Report
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) did have to cancel its annual convention this year due to COVID-19. But they will be conducting the necessary business meetings virtually Wednesday afternoon. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this will include a FBC report. For more information about this meeting or the Beef Checkoff program, contact the …
New Alabama Young Cattlemen’s Class Getting Underway
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is getting set to start the next Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) class. ACA Executive Director Erin Beasley says they are happy to officially kick off class seven. Learn more about YCLP on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Slight Drop in Cattle on Feed Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its June Cattle on Feed Report. It shows 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 11.7 million head on June 1, 2020. That is slightly below June 1, 2019 and …