Dairy producers are being reminded the enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for 2020 continues. The DMC program offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. The deadline to enroll in DMC for 2020 is Dec. 13, …
September Beef Exports Steady; Pork Higher but Pace Slowing
(NAFB) — September exports of U.S. beef were steady with last year’s volume, but the export value was trending lower. That’s according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were above last year’s levels in September but had pulled back from the larger totals in June, July, and August. September beef exports were just …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board to Meet
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will hold its fall board meeting this Thursday, Nov. 14, in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says there are several items of business to take care of. Learn more on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Georgia Cattlemen Looking Ahead to Legislative Session
The Georgia General Assembly will convene its 2020 session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Jan. 13, 2020. Many in agriculture are preparing for the annual event, including the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA). GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin looks at some of the issues the association will be working on. Sandlin says GCA will host its annual Biscuit Breakfast in Atlanta during the …
FCA Planning Year-End Quarterly Meeting
Plans are coming together for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Year-End Quarterly Meeting. It will be held Dec. 5-6 at the Indian River State College in Okeechobee. It starts Thursday, Dec. 5 with the FCA executive board meeting that morning, then the opening general session starts at 1:00. Afterwards, the committee meetings will be held, which includes the Ag Research and Education, …
NCBA VP: “Why Sustainability?”
By Ethan Lane, Vice President, Government Affairs, NCBA When the topic of sustainability comes up in conversation in cattle circles, it’s common to see heads shaking. It’s not a topic we like to discuss in our industry – primarily because it’s so often raised with bad intentions and worse information. We bristle because we’ve been doing things right in our …
USMEF on Meat Exports to China
Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona. During a media conference call, USMEF Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Joel Haggard, talked first about African Swine Fever (ASF) and it’s impacts on the pork trade. But when it comes to U.S. beef going to China, Haggard said the U.S. has a very …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-08-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 8, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended November 8, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 18,000 head compared to 13,894 last week and …
NCBA on the Real MEAT Act
Last week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019. The Real Meat Act will codify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion and enhance the Federal Government’s ability to enforce the law. NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, discusses the …
USMEF on Meat Exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) kicks off their Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona today. Prior to the annual event, they held a media conference call Tuesday, and USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, told us he’s feeling upbeat about U.S. meat exports. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …