Some wonder if the new dairy program through the 2018 Farm Bill will relieve some of the stress in the dairy industry. Gary Crawford has a story that provides more information about the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMCP), which replaces the Margin Protection Program (MPP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
UCF Students Learn About Nutritional Aspects of Beef
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to work with University of Central Florida (UCF) culinary medicine program students through a program helping them better understand the nutritional aspects of beef. DeAnne Maples, director of beef marketing and promotion, says the program is now in its third week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Georgia Beef Board Launches New Children’s Book
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has officially unveiled a brand new children’s book. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the GBB made the announcement through social media. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
ACA President Wants More Youth Involved in Association
The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show wrapped up Saturday night in Birmingham. That’s when Jack Batts officially handed the gavel to new president Chris Langley from Chambers County. Langley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he would like to see membership numbers rise and even more youth involved in the association. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Adjustments in Meat Production and Price Estimates
What were some of the reasons behind changes in USDA’s latest outlooks for meat production and prices? Rod Bain has a story that answers that question. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer discusses USDA’s latest look at dairy production and price estimates. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Smith Speaks to Alabama Cattlemen
Today is the final day of the 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham. One of the speakers yesterday was new President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Marty Smith from Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with him. The sold-out trade show is open today from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 15, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended February 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,300 head compared to 12,321 last week and …
Alabama Lt. Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
A good crowd is on hand for the 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. One of the speakers during the ACA board of directors luncheon was Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman briefly talked with him afterwards. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Summary of the 2018-19 Florida Bull Test & Bull Sale
The 2018-19 Florida Bull Test Sale was held last month at the University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Marianna. And according to Beef Nutrition Specialist Nicolas DiLorenzo, they had an excellent turnout and a very dynamic sale of 59 bulls from 4 different breeds. And despite the impact of Hurricane Michael on NFREC facilities and the community, the …
Batts Honored to Serve as ACA President
The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham. The trade show officially opens this afternoon and various topics at the Cattlemen’s College are being discussed. But tomorrow night, Jack Batts from Limestone County will see his year as ACA president come to an end. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman …