U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are in China this week for the first high-level, face-to-face discussions since the talks broke down in May. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, says they are excited about potential opportunities for U.S. beef in China. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-26-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 26, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions week ended July 26, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,200 head compared to 12,859 last week and 17,205 last …
Trade Aid Support for Dairy, Pork Producers
A large part of the $16 billion package developed to support producers suffering from trade tariffs is the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Payments will be made by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to producers of various crops, but dairy and hog producers will also receive a payment. Here is USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey. In …
Corn Growers Support Cattlemen’s Education
A partnership between the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was developed to provide resources to NCBA state and breed affiliates through a grant, allowing them to extend outstanding educational experiences locally. The mission of the new Cattlemen’s Education Series (CES) is to provide cutting-edge information to beef producers that contributes to increased knowledge, profitability and sustainability. With …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its 9th annual Summer Conference on July 25-27 at the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee. GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin is looking forward to a great event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Dieticians Learn More About Lean Beef
We told you two weeks ago that the Florida Beef Council (FBC) would be attending the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference on Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, says the council was there to make sure dieticians had the most current information about lean beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Pleased With AJCA Round-Up
The 13th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-Up took place this past weekend in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says over 120 youth participated this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent in the United States
Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released two reports concerning cattle in the United States. First, the monthly Cattle on Feed Report shows the on feed numbers as of July 1 at 11.5 million head, two percent above July 1, 2018. This is the highest July 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. The inventory included 7.01 million steers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-19-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 19, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended July 19, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,900 head compared to 12,753 last week and …
No Big Dairy Production Changes in USDA Report
The latest USDA report predicted no big changes for dairy production. Stephanie Ho has the details. Outgoing World Ag Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer has more details on projected dairy prices that came out of USDA’s latest report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …