This week, Congress did approve an increase to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beings money from the first round ran out quickly. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, provides an update on relief funds available to cattle producers. Following NCBA’s letter to USDA this week, members in both chambers of Congress sent a letter …
24,000 Half-Gallons of Milk Provided to Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Milk From the Farm to the Frontlines ATLANTA, GA (April 24, 2020) – Georgia’s dairy farmers, along with Kroger Atlanta Division and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have come together to deliver milk from the farm to the frontlines. The new Great Georgia Give campaign will deliver 24,000 half-gallons of local Georgia milk to first responders and healthcare workers across …
Dairy Farmers of American Donating to Needy Families
(NAFB) — The Dairy Farmers of America cooperative is providing dairy products to needy families. The organization announced this week the launch of its Farmers Feeding Families Fund, which hopes to raise $500,000 for community food banks across the country. Initial seed money of $200,000 has already been raised through the Cooperative’s DFA Cares Foundation. DFA is already holding events …
USDA’s Latest Meat Outlook Shows Lower Prices Across the Board
Covid 19 is affecting many aspects of agriculture, including the prices being paid for some of those products. And that is reflected in USDA’s latest outlook for the meat sector, which according to a story from Stephanie Ho, shows lower prices across the board. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting a reduction in the global …
Beef Checkoff Offers Kid-Friendly Meals for Parents at Home
(NAFB) — As Americans are spending more time at home, parents may need some meal inspiration to keep the whole family happy. The Beef Checkoff is offering some help with recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy. “BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com is a great resource for kid-friendly options that can be made with kitchen staples many families may already have on hand,” …
2020 FCA Annual Convention & Allied Trade Show Cancelled
(FCA) — With a heavy heart, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association has cancelled the 2020 Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention & Allied Tradeshow scheduled for June 23-25, 2020 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Florida. The health and safety of attendees as well the logistical complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, made the decision imminent. “This was not an easy decision, …
Alabama Beef Promotion Coming in May
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting beef across the state. And according to Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, they just signed a deal to help launch a summer grilling campaign that starts in May. During this time of COVID-19, Kayla said they are excited to share some …
April 2020 Dairy Market Report Shows Effects of COVID-19
COVID-19 has really affected many aspects of agriculture, including the U.S. dairy industry. According to a new report, the entire U.S. dairy industry is now deep in crisis mode. It’s looking for ways to contain the price and supply chain damage brought about by the coronavirus. This information comes from the April 2020 Dairy Market Report. It notes while domestic …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-17-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended April 17, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 5,000 head compared to 3,306 last week and …
USDA’s Dairy Outlook Shows Lower Demand and Prices
We are all hearing the stories about what is happening to the dairy industry due to the Covid 19 pandemic. So as Stephanie Ho reports, USDA’s latest outlook for dairy is calling for lower numbers. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski has a detailed look at price reductions across all milk classes. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …