The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States was 11.1 million head on Aug. 1, 2018, 5 percent above Aug. 1, 2017. That makes it the highest Aug. 1 inventory since the series began back in 1996. According to Gary Crawford, …
Florida-Grown Foods Part of Rich Tailgating Tradition
Set up the grill; it’s tailgating season. Chicken, burgers, corn, slaw, potato salad, chips – and maybe some fresh fruits and vegetables — are just some staples for the weekly ritual that coincides with football season. Some will win before the games start by eating Florida-grown foods. College football enthusiasts nationwide can take comfort in tips from University of Florida …
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) joined up with Memphis Meats, a San Francisco-based company that’s developing cell-based meat to send a letter to the Trump Administration. The Hagstrom Report says they’re asking that the Food and Drug Administration and the Ag Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service share regulatory responsibilities for cell-based meat. The letter says in the case …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 24, 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 August 24, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,800 head compared to …
Working to Defeat the ‘Zombie’ WOTUS
Waters of the United States (WOTUS) is back in the news again. Scott Yager, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association chief environmental counsel, explains why producers in 26 states are facing what they call a “zombie” WOTUS. Working to Defeat the Zombie WOTUS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Milk Production Grows Despite Herd Reduction
U.S. milk output continues to outpace last year’s production. Gary Crawford has the details. Milk Production Grows Despite Herd Reduction Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Latest Pasture and Range Condition Ratings
This week’s pasture ratings remain relatively steady. Stephanie Ho has more on the story. Latest Pasture and Range Condition Ratings Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which limit the operating hours of commercial truck drivers. The upcoming Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), which will be published in the Federal Register, responds to widespread Congressional, industry, …
Cattle Prices Could Actually Increase in 2019
Some question if 2019’s expected increase in beef production will bring another decline in cattle prices. Gary Crawford has a story to help answer that question. Cattle Prices Could Actually Increase in 2019 Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
USMEF Solidifies Customer Relationships in Mexico
In an uncertain trade climate, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is working to solidify customer relationships in Mexico. Joe Schuele has the story. USMEF Solidifies Customer Relationships in Mexico Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …