The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was represented well at the annual Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a really good educational experience. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Florida Beef Council Attends Cattle Industry Convention
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says overall they had a strong presence at the annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
Alabama Cattlemen Attend Cattle Industry Convention
Various members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) were able to attend the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley talks about some of the issues that were discussed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Record Large Pork Exports, Beef Export Value Higher
According to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024, while beef export value climbed 5% from 2023. Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to USMEF, December pork exports totaled 267,132 metric tons (mt), slightly below last year’s large volume, while value …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-07-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 7, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 07, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 15,893 head compared to 11,602 last week and 13,856 last …
NCBA Announces 2025 Policy Priorities
During the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show this week in San Antonio, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced their 2025 policy priorities. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Some of NCBA’s 2025 Policy Priorities include: Click here to see NCBA’s full priorities list. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, Texas/Feb. 6, 2025) — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The U.S. beef industry is poised for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and robust consumer demand. As the beef cowherd enters a stabilization phase following years …
Risk Protection Important for Livestock Producers
The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program has seen increases in participation over the years. Rusty Halvorson has a story explaining why the USDA Risk Management Agency program is an important one for livestock producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners Announced
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, TX/Feb. 4, 2025) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners for their conservation efforts. “Conservation practices of cattle farmers and ranchers across the country help to preserve natural resources and provide wildlife habitat,” said NCBA President Mark …
Inductees in the Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Oppold looks at those being of inducted in this year’s Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …