Many in agriculture were quick to praise the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Thursday, after the measure passed by a vote of 385-41. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, said this agreement strengthens our trade relationships with Canada and Mexico. Bacus looks ahead to the agreement’s prospects in the U.S. Senate …
CattleFax to Provide Market Outlook at Cattle Industry Convention
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar will be one of the many sessions taking place during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show February 5-7 in San Antonio. And according to CattleFax CEO, Randy Blach, the U.S. cattle industry is facing a whole new ball game in 2020 noting that exports are an especially large part of the picture for …
Florida Beef for the Holidays
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is promoting various ideas where beef would make a great choice for any of your holiday meals and get-togethers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says there are so many great recipes you can use for the holiday season. The Beef Drool Log is a video featuring a Prime Rib Roast cooking to perfection on a rotisserie over open …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across Alabama are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, invites producers to attend the annual ACA Convention and Trade Show, February 14-15 in Montgomery. Learn more about the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show on the ACA website, bamabeef,org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Georgia Beef for the Holidays
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they are working to highlight beef’s versatility and value this holiday season. The Beef Drool Log is a video featuring a Prime Rib Roast cooking to perfection on a rotisserie …
Adjustments in Beef Production, Price and Export Forecasts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December reports reveal some adjustments to U.S. beef production, price and export forecasts for next year. Rod Bain has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 12-13-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 13, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended December 13, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 19,900 head compared to 18,377 last week and …
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
The new signup deadline is Dec. 20. (USDA/FSA) — Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended the deadline to Dec. 20 for producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for the 2020 calendar year. The deadline had been Dec. 13. USDA announced it is also continuing …
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019 by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska. The Senate bill is a companion to H.R. 4881, which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Roger Marshall (R – 1st Dist., Kansas) and Anthony Brindisi (D – 22nd Dist., N.Y.) in …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Legislative Session
The 2020 Alabama legislative session will start on Feb. 4, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is already preparing to be a part of the annual event. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says ACA will be watching from the cattle industry perspective. Beasley noted that another date to remember is the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show …