The amount and composition of milk produced by dairy cows appears to be more regulated by internal, annual biological rhythms than by environmental factors. A new study released by Penn State University found peak yield, fat concentration and protein concentration occurred in winter months, when days are shorter, and lowest in summer months, when days are longest. And the amplitude …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Hires New Executive Vice President
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hired a new executive vice president for both the GCA and the Georgia Beef Board. GCA president, Kristy Arnold from Screven, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that Dale Sandlin from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council will be coming to Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Corn Producers See Value through Red Meat Exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently received the results of an updated study aimed at quantifying the value delivered to U.S. corn producers through exports of red meat. Joe Schuele reports the original 2016 study, as well as the 2018 follow-up, were conducted by World Perspectives, Inc., a leading agricultural consulting firm. Dave Juday, senior analyst for World Perspectives, explains that …
Various Topics to Be Discussed at Cattle Industry Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will take place in New Orleans, La. January 30 – February 1. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Colin Woodall, said a variety of topics will be discussed, and he encourages producers to be involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Early-Bird Discount Ends This Week
The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held Feb. 15-16 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. ACA’s executive vice president, Erin Beasley, says the early-bird discount ends this Thursday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Florida Beef Council Working with Food Service Industry
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is working with food service folks in a variety of ways this month. In our beef checkoff report, DeAnne Maples, director of beef marketing and promotion, says January is a great time to kick this off. And she wants those interested in becoming more active to know that applications are now being taken for Team Beef Florida. …
New Georgia Beef Board Meal-Prep Videos
The Georgia Beef Board has developed new videos to help with your family meal plans. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia explains what these videos are about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCBA Continues Efforts on Lab-Grown Fake Meat
One issue that was big for the meat industry last year, lab-grown fake meat, continues to be discussed this year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, looks at their efforts as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue negotiating on a regulatory framework. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Government Shutdown Causing ELD Confusion
According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Federal Government shutdown has caused uncertainty for livestock haulers operating under the electronic logging device (ELD) exemption. Misleading media reports touting the ELD delay as “permanent” further confused the situation. NCBA clarified that the ELD delay is only temporary and Congress needs to take additional steps to provide haulers with regulatory relief. Here is what NCBA Vice President of Government …
Corteva Products for Livestock Producers
Corteva Agriscience is the agricultural division of DowDuPont. Pasture and Land Management Business Leader, Damon Palmer, says they continue efforts to help livestock producers get more out of their grazing land. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …