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 …
Beef Production Expected to Grow at a Slower Rate
By Clint Thompson Beef production is expected to grow at a slower rate, while demand should improve with the recent trade agreements being finalized, according to Amanda Smith, a public service associate in the University of Georgia Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Smith talked about the current state of the beef cattle market and the impact it’ll have on …
Good 2020 Start for U.S. Pork and Beef Exports
(NAFB) — Following a record-breaking performance in 2019, U.S. pork exports maintained a torrid pace in January, while beef exports were also higher year-over-year. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says January pork exports cooled slightly from the volume and value records established in December 2019, but still far exceeded year-ago levels. Both the January export volume of 273,603 metric tons, …
Corteva: What It Means To Be a Grass Farmer
During the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention, Corteva Agriscience field scientist Scott Flynn, took part in a session where he discussed how cattle producers could improve profitability by being a grass farmer. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked Flynn what it means to be a grass farmer. And if you are having issues with weedy fields, Flynn said a good solution to …
Florida Cattlemen’s Traceability Pilot Project
A topic that has been discussed among cattle producers for quite some time is animal traceability. And it’s an issue the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) knew needed some attention on a state-wide basis. So FCA Past President, Ken Griner from Chiefland, Florida, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about a pilot project they have underway. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
Junior Beef and Rodeo Events Coming to Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 19-21 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. But, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA’s) Erin Beasley wants to remind everyone that there will be a lot of youth events taking place both this and next week. Again for tickets, go to slerodeo.com or call 1-888-2-Rodeo-2. To see a lineup of …
Georgia Cattle Producers Reminded about Block Grants Program
Last month, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) announced the Farm Recovery Block Grants program for farmers and forest landowners affected by Hurricane Michael. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds start on March 18. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties who suffered losses …