(NCBA) — In response to the ongoing efforts to provide relief to Americans impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued the following statement: “As the country reels both economically and emotionally from the spread of COVID-19, NCBA has been hard at work ensuring that cattle producers remain able to focus on the national …
NCBA: Beef Business amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held a media conference call Wednesday to discuss the current state of the beef business amid the COVID-19 outbreak. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, provided an update on what NCBA is doing within the industry and in Washington, DC to ensure that beef continues to make it to consumers. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo Moved to May
Due to the Coronavirus, or more specifically Covid 19, another major event here in the Southeast has had to be rescheduled. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that the annual GCA Convention and Beef Expo has been moved to May. For more information go to the GCA Website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Educating Young Leaders About Florida Beef
Another edition of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy is taking place, and this year the Florida Beef Councill (FBC) has been involved through a producer education program. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this is a great way to get this information to young leaders. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Beef for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are feeling a little of the green this week, then it’s a good time to enjoy beef. The Georgia Beef Board’s (GBB’s) Kaytlyn Malia says this week is great opportunity to enjoy various beef dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
NMPF Ready to Help Dairy Farmers Meet Coronavirus Challenges
(NAFB) — National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern says his organization is ready to help dairy farmers meet the challenges brought on by the coronavirus. Those challenges can include impacts on both the domestic and international markets. “From possible damages to domestic and world markets, to supply chain labor disruptions on the farm, at the processing …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-14-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 14, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-March 13, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,100 head compared to 9,496 last week and 10,492 …
Impact of Coronavirus on the U.S. Beef Supply Chain
Statement from NCBA CEO Colin Woodall (NCBA) — “There is a great deal of uncertainty about the ongoing impact of Coronavirus on the beef industry and the United States as a whole. At this time, it’s impossible to measure the full effects of the virus or determine how it may continue to unfold. Although the full beef supply chain is …
63rd Annual SLE Rodeo Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
(SLE) — Due to the City of Montgomery’s closing of all its venues, including Garrett Coliseum, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo announced the postponement of its 63rd annual Rodeo and Livestock Week in response to the growing concerns of the coronavirus. Livestock Week was scheduled to take place March 14-22 at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. SLE leaders will …
NCBA Cancels Spring Legislative Conference
(NCBA) — NCBA leadership understands the anxiety and uncertainty that has resulted from the spread of COVID-19, and we’re committed to doing our part to alleviate those concerns and to help prevent any further transmission. In the past 24 hours, the U.S. Capitol complex has been closed to the public and a state of emergency declaration was made by the …