Argentina is closing in on an agreement to send exports of beef to the United States for the first time in nearly 20 years. Reuters reports the agreement, expected to be signed within days, would simultaneously open beef imports to both countries. Argentina’s International Trade Secretary says the deal would open a market for the U.S. cattle sector, although demand …
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “With the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), U.S. beef producers are one step closer to knowing that unrestricted, science-based trade will continue in North America. The agreement brings the trading relationship with our neighbors into the 21st century – and clearly rejects …
ELD Delay Needs Extension
Livestock haulers across the country are currently exempt from implementing electronic logging devices (ELD), but the question is for how much longer. A few months ago, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) worked closely with allies in Congress to secure a temporary exemption through December 7, 2018. With that date just a week away, NCBA is busy making the rounds …
Beef Market Being Pulled in both Bearish and Bullish Directions
The U.S. beef market is being pulled in both bearish and bullish directions. Gary Crawford has this report. Beef Market Being Pulled in both Bearish and Bullish Directions 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 …
Feds Taking Steps to Address Rural Veterinary Shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is taking steps to address veterinary shortages in rural America. The agency says 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will get educational loan assistance in exchange for a three-year commitment to practice in a USDA-designated veterinary shortage area. The awards were handed out as part of the Veterinary …
UF/IFAS Professor Emeritus Wins International Award For Cattle Reproduction
A University of Florida animal sciences graduate research professor emeritus has won the 2018 International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium Pioneer Award (IRRS), given to scientists who have trained students and made major contributions to understanding reproductive biology in cattle. Bill Thatcher won the award at the 10th IRRS, held in Iguacu Fos, Brazil, Sept. 16-20. This award is one of the …
Georgia Beef at SEC Championship Game
The Georgia Beef Board will be tailgating at this week’s SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. In our Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will be serving beef sliders and talking with football fans. Georgia Beef at SEC Championship Game Image credit: Georgia Beef Board / Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders / Get the recipe Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council
With the end of 2018 nearing, Florida Beef Council CEO Jim Handley has a friendly reminder for producers across the state. Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council Image credit: Florida Beef Council / Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic Herb Peppercorn Crust / Get the Recipe Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen in Pasture to Rail Program
A few members of the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association are taking part in a brand new pasture to rail program. Michael Agar, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of industry relations and youth programs, says it’s a very educational program for those involved. Alabama Junior Cattlemen in Pasture to Rail Program Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Beef Production Forecast Drops Slightly for 2018-2019
USDA recently reduced its forecast for beef production in 2018 by 30 million pounds. The new forecast is 26.9 billion pounds. The slight revision is based on numbers at the end of the third quarter, and from fourth-quarter expectations of slightly fewer steers and heifers to be slaughtered and fewer bulls in the slaughter mix. The industry website Meating Place …