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H5N1 Outbreak Continues to Trouble U.S. Dairy and Poultry Industries

Dan American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Avian Influenza, Cattle, Dairy, Poultry

Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of H5N1, or avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two and a half years. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), says turkeys and egg layers have been hit the hardest.  “Broiler flocks tend to benefit from …

Cattle

USDA Cattle on Feed Report Expected to be Neutral

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release their monthly Cattle on Feed Report this afternoon. And according to Mark Oppold, the report is expected to be fairly neutral for futures contracts. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …

beef

Three Companies Partner for Sustainable Beef

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Three companies are partnering to improving sustainability in beef production, Rusty Halvorson has the story.  McDonald’s USA, Syngenta North America, and Lopez Foods are joining forces to improve sustainability in beef production. Their focus is on Enogen® corn, an innovation from Syngenta that boosts cattle feed efficiency. By helping cattle convert feed into energy more effectively, Enogen® corn reduces the …

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USMEF on Meat Trade Under New Administration

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

During last week’s National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, various folks in the ag industry spoke with farm broadcasters on many issues. As Rusty Halvorson reports, one of those topics was about the new Administration taking over on January 20th. Learn more about red meat exports on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Georgia Beef Board

Great Year for Macon Burger Week in Georgia

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

Macon Burger Week for 2024 was another great success. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, explains how the event went, and also reminds folks about having beef as an alternative for your Thanksgiving meal this year.  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

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Florida Cattlewomen Promote Beef at Holiday Market

Dan Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) wants to thank the Florida Cattlewomen for their help in running a booth at the 2024 Junior League Holiday Market in Tampa.  Past President of the Florida Cattlewomen, Holly Newsome from Leesburg, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what all they served during the 4-day event, all thanks to Beef Checkoff dollars.  For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact …

alabama

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holds Quarterly Meeting

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held their final quarterly meeting of the year last week. And according to ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, this meeting focused on awarding those who excelled in their membership drive and passing budgets for next year.  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

weekly livestock market

2025 Beef Outlook: Less Production and Higher Steer Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

Some wonder if 2025 be the year that cattle producers finally begin the work of expanding the herd. Gary Crawford has more details. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski has the 2024 and 2025 forecasts for average steer prices.  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

national milk

Changes within FMMO Amendments

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Marketing

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 15, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,259 head compared to 11,001 last week and 12,677 last …