Dairy producers have until June 1 to sign up for Margin Protection Plan (MPP) coverage for 2018. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, this applies even if you signed up for it last year. Dairy MPP Signup Deadline is June 1 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
A Missouri omnibus agriculture bill contacting provisions against so-called fake meat has passed the state legislature. The language prohibits misrepresenting a product as meat that was not derived from harvested livestock. The Missouri House passed the bill 125-22 following previous passage in the Missouri Senate. Missouri became the first state to address the issue with legislation, sending a signal to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 18, 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 May 18, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,700 head compared …
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
Overwhelming opposition from a strong coalition of dairy farmers, processors, consumer groups, food safety advocates, federal and state public health regulators, the medical community, and other key stakeholders led to the defeat today of an amendment to the 2018 House Farm Bill that would have allowed the interstate sale of unpasteurized milk. Amendment 30, offered by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), …
Beef Value Chain Involved in Sustainability Efforts
We recently told you that the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) had released their first-ever National Framework for Beef Sustainability, which officially opened a 60-day public comment period on the group’s Sustainability Framework. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director for Sustainability, Ashley McDonald, explains who all is involved with the USRSB. Beef Value Chain Involved in Sustainability Efforts …
World Meat Congress Preview
The 2018 World Meat Congress is coming to Dallas, Texas, May 31-June 1. This event, which is the premier gathering of red meat industry leaders from across the globe, is hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the International Meat Secretariat. Joe Schuele has a preview of this big event. World Meat Congress Preview Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Agri View: Expanding Beef Exports to Japan
Everett Griner talks about beef exports to Japan in today’s Agri View. Everett explains how the exports of beef to Japan grew last year and what consumer groups are targeting for Japan this year. Expanding Beef Exports to Japan When you talk, or hear, about farm exports you usually think of China. That is reasonable. But pay some attention to …
Celebrating Beef Month in Florida
We’ve reached the midway point of May Beef Month in Florida, and the Beef Checkoff has been busy with various ways of promoting the beef industry in the state. Allyson Trimble, Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, says she is in the middle of a month-long social media campaign. Celebrating Beef Month in Florida Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
May Beef Month Events Still Underway in Georgia
We’ve reached the midway point of May Beef Month in Georgia. Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, explains what has taken place thus far. May Beef Month Events Still Underway in Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Voting Continues in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
Voting continues this week in the 3rd Annual Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, tells who won last week’s competition and what folks are encouraged to vote on this week. Voting Continues in Bama’s Best Beef Contest Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …