Nearly 9,000 at Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., was named president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La., Feb. 2. Houston had served as 2018 president-elect. Houston and her husband, Mark, own and operate East Tennessee Auction Market in Sweetwater. She has been active …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 01, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Feb 01, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 6,800 head compared to 6,956 last week and …
Perdue Talks Trade with Cattlemen
During the closing session at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue discussed various issues. During a quick press conference, he spoke about trade, including the talks that took place this week with China in Washington, D.C. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
GCA President Enjoying Cattle Industry Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in New Orleans. Cattle producers across the country have been on hand this week to take part in all aspects of the annual event. One of those attending is Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) President, Kristy Arnold from Screven, Georgia. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that it’s been a great experience. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Region II Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention
While producers from all over the country are in New Orleans this week for the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Region II of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is very well represented. Region II Vice President Jimmy Holliman from Marion Junction, Alabama, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that NCBA membership from this area of the country is up. …
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
Fake Meat, Trade, Dietary Guidelines, Regulatory Relief Top List The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released its official Policy Priorities for 2019. The release came as approximately 10,000 members of the cattle industry joined together for its annual convention and NCBA Trade Show, which is being held this week in New Orleans. This year’s Policy Priorities include a mix of familiar and …
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
During the first half of 2019, the United States will see a shift away from El Niño conditions as equatorial ocean currents begin to cool into the summer, Art Douglas, Ph. D., professor emeritus at Creighton University, told the audience during the popular 2019 CattleFax Outlook Seminar today. The session, held as part of the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and …
Stockmanship & Stewardship Program Announces Dates, Locations for 2019 Campaign
NCBA Producer Education Program to Feature Five Merck, Checkoff Supported Events Five sessions of the Stockmanship & Stewardship program will be conducted in 2019 to help bring cattle producers together for further education on proper stockmanship techniques, including local stewardship that is appropriate for their regions. The sessions were announced during the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show …
Good Attendance for Cattlemen’s College
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in New Orleans, and one event held in conjunction with it was very well attended. According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Producer Education, Josh White, more than fifteen hundred producers took part in this year’s Cattlemen’s College. Read more from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Education Takes Center …
Corteva Unveils New Product
Corteva Agriscience, the agricultural division of DowDuPont, announced a brand new product on Thursday during the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. Pasture and Land Management Business Leader, Damon Palmer, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that it will be a new tool for farmers and ranchers. Read more from Corteva Agriscience: Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, Announces …