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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 …
Agreement Nearing to Allow Argentine Beef in U.S.
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 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 …
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 …