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 …

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 Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …

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 …

Beef Industry Task Force Begins Year-long Process

(NAFB) — The Beef Checkoff is undergoing a year-long process to determine direction for the organization over the next five years. The long-range strategic planning process for the beef industry is underway, a process that pulls together key leaders from all over the country representing different sectors of the beef business. Updated every five years, the Beef Industry Long Range …

NCBA Applauds Introduction of Livestock Risk Management and Education Act

WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 22, 2019) — Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and NCBA Policy Division Vice Chair, released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.):  “NCBA applauds Representative Dusty Johnson’s introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act yesterday on the House floor. This …

Bringing National Beef Checkoff Program Ideas to Florida

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in meetings in Denver, Colorado, to learn more about what the Beef Checkoff program is doing across the nation. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples heard about plans for the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …