It’s been noted that after the recent fire at Tyson Foods facility in Holcomb, Kansas, the beef processor has boosted margins for other processors. The Tyson Foods facility represents about five percent of the U.S. daily slaughter, or roughly 6,000 head of cattle. The fire did cause the facility to close until repairs are made. But according to Reuters, the …
NCBA on Agreement in Principle with Japan
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will include agriculture and improve access for U.S. beef in Japan. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, discusses the announcement and what it really means for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Bacus says getting a deal done with …
Florida Beef for Back-to-School Lunches
It is back-to-school time again across Florida, and many parents are looking for great ideas for lunches they pack for their students. Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples says this is something she deals with, just like many other families. She offers some terrific lunchbox ideas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Bama’s Best Burger Contest Finalists
Finalists for the 2019 Bama’s Best Burger Contest have been announced, and the next step in the annual Beef Checkoff promotion will soon be underway. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, 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 …
Georgia Beef Checkoff at Various Events
Beef producers across Georgia are invited to take part in the final Regional Roundup meetings. According to Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia, one will be held tonight, Aug. 27. 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 …
Agreement in Principle with Japan Tremendous News for U.S. Pork and Beef Industries
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Record High Aug. 1 Cattle Feedlot Inventory
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.1 million head on Aug. 1, 2019. The inventory was slightly above Aug. 1, 2018. According to a story from Gary Crawford, beef …
Alabama Beef Short Course Continues
New cattle producers are invited to attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s new Beef Systems Short Course. The short course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared toward new and limited experience producers. Over four nights, producers will learn how to run a profitable beef production. There is a $40 registration fee, and all …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-23-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 23, 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 23, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,400 head compared to 11,315 last week and …
NCBA on GIPSA Rulemaking Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to move forward with a new attempt on the rulemaking process for the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Inspection, or GIPSA rule. Senate lawmakers this month penned a letter to USDA requesting the new rule protect livestock and poultry farmers against unfair and deceptive practices by meatpackers and poultry companies, as well …