The latest USDA milk production forecast has monthly downward adjustments. But as Rod Bain reports, what does that mean for yearly production, exports and price projections? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Nearly 17,000 Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Dairy producers must sign up before Sept. 20 for 2019 coverage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program since signup opened June 17. Producers interested in 2019 coverage must sign up before Sept. 20, 2019. DMC offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between …
NCBA President on White House Signing
During the recent signing ceremony that established a duty-free quota for high-quality U.S. beef in the European Union (EU), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston was on hand, and discusses the big signing ceremony at the White House and what the event was like. And this is by no means the first time Houston has attended events at the White House, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-16-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 16, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended August 16, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to 16,948 last week and …
Insect Alert for Forages
According to a note from University of Georgia Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist, Dennis Hancock, forage producers need to be on the lookout as Fall Armyworms and Bermudagrass Stem Maggot have been spotted at treatable levels in the Southern 2/3rds of Georgia. While certain insects can cause damage to forage crops, the potential for damage may not always justify …
Two USDA Programs to Help Dairy Farmers
USDA is working to help dairy farmers through improved insurance coverage and through the Market Facilitation Program. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
U.S. Beef Exports to South Korea Continue to Soar
U.S. Beef exports to South Korea Continue to soar. Joe Schuele has more details. A detailed summary of U.S. beef, pork and lamb exports through the first half of the year is available on the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Grassley, Tester Urge USDA to Defend Small Livestock Producers
(NAFB) — A letter from ag-state senators urges the Department of Agriculture to provide protections for livestock and poultry farmers against unfair and deceptive practices by meatpackers. Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and John Tester of Montana, calling themselves the only farmers in the Senate, outlined key to help farmers compete with large corporations. The comments come as USDA begins …
Florida Beef Producers Get Media Training
Beef producers from across Florida took part in a recent training session where they learned more about how to deal with the media. Filling in this week for Florida Beef Council’s DeAnne Maples is Dusty Holley, director of field services for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. He explains what this training session was all about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Georgia Beef Checkoff Updates at Regional Roundups
Beef producers across Georgia are invited to take part in the annual Regional Roundup meetings that start next week. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says these meetings are a great place to get more information about your beef checkoff program. Looking down the road, she says the board is also preparing for two big events, one in September and the …