Everett Griner talks about grass fed in today’s Agri View. Everett explains the changes in consumer’s choice for beef. Consumers Choice in Beef The consumers choice for beef has changed dramatically in recent years. Grass fed. In the beginning grass fed meant a tough taste to this piece of beef, and buyers avoided it. It took time and effort but …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 20, 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 April 20, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,200 head compared …
More Farm Bill Amendments Possible on House Floor
The 2018 Farm Bill was marked up and approved by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week. Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Allison Cooke, says we could probably see more amendments when the bill is discussed on the House floor. More Farm Bill Amendments Possible on House Floor Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company
A group of U.S. Senators are calling for a national security review of the Brazilian acquisition of a U.S. beef company. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Ranking Senate Agriculture Committee Member Debbie Stabenow, and others, are urging the Committee on Foreign Investment to review the proposed purchase of National Beef Packing Company by Brazil’s Marfrig Global Foods. The …
Tougher Dairy Situation May Make Revised MPP More Attractive
Dairy product prices are falling. And in a story from Gary Crawford, some wonder with shrinking dairy margins, will more producers see the newly revised Margin Protection Program (MPP) in a new light? Tougher Dairy Situation May Make Revised MPP More Attractive Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
South Dakota Senator John Thune has asked the Department of Agriculture to make urgent changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program to assist farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Thune says a series of winter storms across the upper Midwest in March and April, the peak lambing and calving months for many livestock producers, has taken …
Agri View: Kentucky Cattle
Everett Griner talks about Kentucky cattle in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at the cattle production in Kentucky compared to the United States and other southern states. Kentucky Cattle You know, there is a lot of cattle raised east of the Mississippi River. Nothing like Texas and Oklahoma. But, an impressive number in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. They all came …
Florida Producers Encouraged to Be BQA Certified
Beef producers are always encouraged to take part in the Beef Checkoff-supported Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs. Allyson Trimble, Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, says online training is an easy way for producers to become certified. Florida Producers Encouraged to Be BQA Certified Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting ATL Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is gearing up for a busy week, as next week will be “Atlanta Burger Week.” Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, is looking forward to the big annual event. Georgia Beef Board Promoting ATL Burger Week Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Underway
If you’ve ever eaten an unforgettable beef dish or have a favorite dive you want everyone to know about, then you are encouraged to let folks know through the 3rd annual “Bama’s Best Beef Contest.” Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Social Media and Communications Kayla Greer says the contest is now underway. Bama’s Best Beef Contest Underway Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …