While some dairy exports are down, Stephanie Ho reports prices are mostly up for most dairy products. Latest Numbers for the Dairy Industry 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Florida Dairy Production Conference is Next Week
The 54th Florida Dairy Production Conference will be held September 26 at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The program starts at 9:00 a.m. and will include topics like team building to maximize performance and animal welfare, the economics of animal welfare, how to implement a successful milk quality program, the impact of transition disorders on production …
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations between the U.S. and Canada resume this week as both sides attempt to reach a deal by the end of the month. Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland arrived in Washington, DC Tuesday ahead of scheduled talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The two sides must agree to a “handshake” agreement by the …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors looking to head to college next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley encourages eligible students to apply. Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Beef Council Working with Registered Dietician
When the Florida Beef Council (FBC) met last month, it heard a report from Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the council on a contract basis. FBC CEO Jim Handley said the council has been talking with her about possibly doing some work with medical students at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Florida Beef Council Working …
Training Georgia Collegiate Beef Teams
With a new school year underway, the Georgia Beef Board is once again putting together its collegiate beef teams. Kaytlyn Malia says the board is working with students at both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. Training Georgia Collegiate Beef Teams Image credit: Georgia Beef Board / Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders / Get the recipe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
Break out the grill and grab the buns. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to get your hands on America’s favorite sandwich today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day America’s favorite sandwich – the hamburger – with a slice of cheese – and all of the trimmings – is being honored today. It’s …
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
The United States still demands a dairy fix in the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada still wants to protect its dairy industry. While Canada may be ready to give some concessions on dairy market access, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his allies have strong political motivations to stand firm. A trade lawyer told Politico this week that much …
Operating Committee Approves FY19 Plan of Work
The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board will invest about $40.5 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during fiscal 2019, subject to USDA approval. In action at the end of its September 11-12 meeting in Denver, the Operating Committee approved checkoff funding for a total of 14 “Authorization Requests” – …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 14, 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 September 14, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,100 head compared to …