The latest numbers show beef demand is up 15 percent since 2012 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is predicting strong consumer demand to continue through the end of this year. As a matter of fact, U.S. consumers are expected to consume nearly 9 percent more beef this year than they did back in 2015. And according to information …
Discussing Plans for 2020 Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs
Cattle producers and others who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Task Force will meet this week to discuss plans for programs to be implemented in 2020. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
NCBA Attends NAMI Meeting
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) held their meeting last week in Arlington, Virginia. One of those in attendance was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall. He explains why they were there and the various topics discussed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
USDA Pauses RFID Ear Tag Proposal
(NAFB) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused its effort to mandate radio-frequency identification (RFID) ear tags for cattle and bison. The proposal would have mandated the ear tags for animals moved in interstate commerce beginning in January of 2023. A guidance document detailing the proposal on the USDA website was recently removed, following a lawsuit against the …
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019 by U.S. Reps. Roger Marshall (R – 1st Dist., Kansas) and Anthony Brindisi (D – 21st Dist., N.Y.) “A growing number of fake meat products are clearly …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its October Cattle on Feed Report. The new numbers show that as of Oct. 1, there were 11.3 million head of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market. That is 1 percent below Oct. 1, 2018. Gary Crawford discusses whether we are about to enter a cattle herd contraction. USDA livestock analyst Shayle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-25-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 25, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended October 11, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,200 head compared to 15,702 last week and …
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Fights for Truth in Labeling
(NAFB) — The United States Cattlemen filed a petition for rulemaking with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to address “Product of the USA” and “Made in the USA” claims on U.S. beef. The USCA says since the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) back in 2015, there is no clear definition of what constitutes a U.S. beef …
Meat Supply Up, Global Pork Demand Expected to Rise
The U.S. meat supply is expected to remain strong, while global demand for pork is expected to rise. Stephanie Ho has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farmers Face Choices in 2020 DMC Signup
With farmers receiving a $300 million financial boost via the 2019 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, signup is now underway for the 2020 program. But every year is different. National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President for Member Services and Strategic Initiatives, Chris Galen, said farmers should be paying attention to prices, production histories and financial priorities as they …