The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The final rule implementing regulatory changes needed to add low-fat flavored milk to more school menus and other nutrition programs serving children was announced by the USDA and will be published later this month …
NCBA: Lawmakers Dealing with Issues Important to Cattle Producers
Livestock haulers currently exempt from implementing electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been closely watching what happens in Washington D.C. as groups work with Congress to secure a temporary exemption past the December 7th deadline. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Allison Rivera, told us those efforts include attending a meeting just a few weeks ago at …
Optimistic about Beef Trade
Trade issues for agriculture have been up and down over the past few months, but U.S. beef exports are doing very well here at the end of the year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, says they are optimistic. Optimistic about Beef Trade Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show
The 36th annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Turner Agri-Civic Center in Arcadia. This year’s theme is “Building a Better Florida Cow”. Topics to be discussed include looking at a practical ranch approach to genetics, making selections for temperament, beef cattle reproduction and there will be a panel discussing …
Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Alabama cattle producers are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes producers will attend the Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member
For the past few months, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has had an open position. But according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, that position has now been filled. Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member Image credit: Florida Beef Council / Succulent Filet in a Field of Greens / Get the Recipe Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Efforts Continue to Build Georgia Cattlemen’s Membership
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) continues to work on building membership. Charlsy Godowns, GCA director of association services, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this also includes growing the Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Efforts Continue to Build Georgia Cattlemen’s Membership Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
U.S.-China Take Step to Resolve Trade Differences
News of progress in resolving a U.S.-Chinese trade dispute has several in the ag sector expressing levels of optimism. Rod Bain has the story. U.S.-China Take Step to Resolve Trade Differences Source for below: American Soybean Association Soybean Growers Relieved to Hear Positive Trade News from G20 The American Soybean Association (ASA) was pleased to hear positive reports from the …
A Price Boost for Livestock Producers
USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report reflects an overall decline in prices received for commodities. And according to a story from Rod Bain, the report also shows many livestock producers receiving more price-wise for their goods. A Price Boost for Livestock Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 30, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Nov 30, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 20,500, last week No …