Assisting Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael

Recovery for Southeast Alabama cattle producers has been slow, as destruction was felt on many farms in that area from Hurricane Michael. But efforts continue and Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), has an update on what the association is doing to assist those affected by the storm. Assisting Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael …

Georgia Beef at Marathon and for Thanksgiving

The Georgia Beef Board recently took part in a marathon in Savannah. In our Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says it was a good event for the board to be at. Georgia Beef at Marathon and for Thanksgiving Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

NMPF Urges Congress to Put Farmers First in Lame-Duck Session

Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), urged Congress to make passing a new farm bill a top priority in its lame-duck session that starts tomorrow, saying that dairy farmers harmed by low prices would benefit from the certainty and improvements likely to be part of the final law. “Given the sustained low prices dairy …

NCBA Optimistic on a New Farm Bill

Now that the mid-term elections are over, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, his thoughts going forward. NCBA Optimistic on a New Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Extra Beef, Pork Supplies Pressuring Chicken

Trade issues have led to an increasing supply of beef and pork, which in turn is pressuring poultry sales. The extra beef and pork means retailers are featuring those products more than poultry, luring consumers away from chicken purchases. Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Bill Lovette says the chicken processor posted a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings. The drop was attributed to …

Beef Exports Remain Solid; Pork Exports Still Facing Headwinds

U.S. beef exports remained very strong in September while pork exports continued to be impacted by retaliatory duties in China and Mexico, According to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports cooled from the record results posted in August, but were still significantly higher year-over-year. September beef exports totaled 110,100 metric tons, …

Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff

The announcement that R-CALF will be allowed to expand its activist-funded crusade against state beef councils is a disappointment to countless beef producers and NCBA members across America. The phony allegations being perpetuated by R-CALF and its activist legal partners are without merit and only serve to divide beef producers and distract beef councils from the important work of building …

NCBA VP Smith on 2019 Convention

The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, La., Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 Marty Smith, vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Florida, told Southeast AgNet that if you are in the cattle business the annual convention is the place to be. NCBA VP Smith on 2019 …