Perdue on Dairy Margin Coverage

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says implementing a new Farm Bill based Dairy Margin Coverage program as soon as possible is a priority. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

Flooding Affecting Nutrition and Diets of Livestock

Flooding and increased rainfall in north and central Alabama are causing major problems for livestock producers. In addition to the obvious affects, producers must also take into consideration the affects the flooding is having on the nutrition and diets of livestock. Landon Marks, an Alabama Extension regional agent of animal science and forages, said flooding in pastures is causing issues …

U.S. Cattle Inventory Up Slightly

Due to the recent partial government shutdown, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was not able to release the annual Cattle Inventory Report at the end of January. But now one month later, NASS has released the figures which shows the number of all cattle and calves in the United States, as of January 1, 2019, totaled 94.8 million head, up slightly …

NCBA President Urges Producers to Be Involved

New National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee, urges cattle producers who are not active in their local, state or national associations to be involved. Houston has been active in the beef industry for more than 30 years, first serving at the state level then being elected to positions in national posts. She has been an NCBA board …

AU Animal Science Students Ready for Spring Tour

Every spring, a few students in the Animal Science Department at Auburn University (AU) take part in a spring break trip designed to increase their overall knowledge of the industry. Head of the AU Animal Science Department, Dr. Wayne Greene, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will have 44 students on the bus tour this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

NCBA Past-President Discusses Fake Meat in Orlando

The 2019 Commodity Classic kicks off February 28th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Ahead of the event, is the annual Bayer AgVocacy Forum, where one of the topics discussed was what does the future of agriculture look like? That included the topic of fake meat, an issue the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has made one …

New USDA Cattle on Feed Report

While the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report is a month late, Gary Crawford reports it still has some pertinent information for the industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …

Busy Time for Alabama Beef Checkoff

Through the Beef Checkoff, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works closely with dieticians in the state in efforts to promote the healthy benefits of beef. Ali Cantrell, ACA director of education and outreach, has information about an event the association will soon be attending. Plus, she has information about an upcoming event designed for junior and senior high school students …

U.S. Beef Exporters Connect with Wide Range of Buyers

With support from the Beef Checkoff Program and the USDA Market Access Program, last week the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, promoted U.S. beef at the Gulfood trade show. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …