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 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 and …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
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 Provides …
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 …
AJCA Board Holds Team Building Meeting
A new slate of officers recently took over for the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA). According to Morgan Pounds, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) director of field services, the group met this past weekend for a chance to do some team building. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Perilla Mint: Continue to Scout Through the Fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. (ACES) – In some areas of the state, the hot, dry weather may have limited the availability of some forages. These conditions often tempt livestock to consume anything that is green. Some poisonous plants have become masters at surviving these conditions. Perilla mint is one of the most dangerous. Characteristics An escaped ornamental, the leaves of perilla …