The European Union (EU) late last week agreed to allow negotiations with the U.S. to increase imports of U.S. beef to the EU. The move could help ease some transatlantic trade tensions, according to Reuters, which reports the EU says “finding a mutually beneficial solution to our longstanding dispute over beef would be a major step forward in improving” trade …
Discussing Critical Beef Industry and Trade Issues
The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association (NFCA) invites producers to take part in “Critical Beef Industry and Trade Issues” Thursday, October 25, in Live Oak, Florida. It will be held at the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Suwannee Valley Center Pavilion, located at 7580 County Road 136. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 19, 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 Oct 19, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to …
Florida Cattle Producers See Destruction from Hurricane Michael
We are seeing a lot in the news about the devastation Hurricane Michael caused in Florida, but we don’t see much on how it affected agriculture, especially cattle ranches in the state. Jim Handley, Florida Cattlemen’s Association executive vice president, discusses the damage found on many farms in Hurricane Michael’s path. He tells what is being done to help those …
Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael
Hurricane Michael left a mark on Southeast Alabama cattle producers, as destruction was felt on many farms in that area. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says efforts are underway to assist producers and explains how others can help. Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Georgia Cattle Producers Suffer Losses from Storm
When Hurricane Michael worked its way through Georgia, it left destruction across many areas, including cattle farms in the state. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Will Bentley tells what the storm left some farms to deal with and how folks who want to help can. Georgia Cattle Producers Suffer Losses from Storm Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Agri View: New Imported Problem for Producers
Everett Griner talks about a new imported problem for our producers in today’s Agri View. New Imported Problem for Producers It is called the Longhorned Tick. It came here, to this country, like most other insects and diseases. It was brought here from East Asia. That is where it was found first. The name tells you that it is a …
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
It was under a clear blue sky and blazing sunshine that the 27th edition of the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE came to an end. A more than satisfactory year for many reasons. On the one hand, in terms of visitors, the show’s organisers are satisfied, as Jacques Chazalet, the SOMMET’s President underscored: “With 95,000 visitors to the show in 2018, we …
Trying To Settle Issues with Cultured “Meat”
The Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are trying to work out how new so-called “cultured meat” should be regulated and by whom. Gary Crawford has the story. Trying To Settle Issues with Cultured Meat Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
Promoting Beef at Tampa Bay Burger Week
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a big event that starts this week. FBC CEO Jim Handley says Tampa Bay Burger Week will run Oct. 18-28. Promoting Beef at Tampa Bay Burger Week Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …