Everett Griner talks about the reasons for meat prices increasing in the grocery store in today’s Agri View. Meat Prices Increasing Now the cost you pay for a T-Bone steak, or a chuck roast, does not begin with the growers profit. It is there. But the true cost is based on where the cost of production begins, and where it …
Florida Beef Council Looking for Applicants
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently looking for producers in the state interested in taking part in a national training program. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, explains. Florida Beef Council Looking for Applicants Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Friday
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up this week on March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says while online registration has ended, producers can register on site. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Friday Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Georgia Beef Team Back in Action
Promoting the benefits of beef to consumers is part of the purpose of the Georgia Beef Team. And Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says this weekend you will have a chance to see what it is they do for the industry. Georgia Beef Team Back in Action Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Cool-Season Forages Field Days in Florida
A couple of winter forage field days are coming up this week in Florida. The first one will be held Thursday, March 8 at the University of Florida Dairy Unit in Gainesville starting at 10:00 am. There next one will be held Friday, March 9 at the White Oak Dairy in Lafayette County, and Shenandoah Dairy in Suwannee County starting at …
Alabama Regional Beef Ambassador Training Workshop
The Alabama Regional Beef Ambassador Program (RBAP) Workshop will be held at Upchurch Hall classrooms, Stanley Wilson Beef Teaching Center and other facilities on the Auburn University campus on Saturday, April 7, 2018. But the deadline for workshop registration is March 19th or until spots are filled. The workshop is designed to prepare youth with the foundational skills, coaching and direction needed …
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
Analysts are saying that President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could be hard on farmers. Farm Journal’s Ag Web Dot Com points out that, while Trump hasn’t officially imposed the tariffs, the decision doesn’t have the support of his entire Cabinet and has raised eyebrows all over the world. Jeff Harrison of Combest, Sell, and …
SLE Rodeo Is March 15-17
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 15-17 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Billy Powell says there are some exciting things associated with this year’s rodeo, and now is the time to get tickets. SLE Rodeo is March 15-17 To learn more, go to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo website, …
Promoting U.S. Meat Products Around the World
While talks are underway on many trade fronts, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) continues efforts behind the scenes to build trade of U.S. meat products in countries around the world. And according to USMEF President Dan Halstrom, one reason why is consumers in other countries really want U.S. meat. Promoting U.S. Meat Products Around the World Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Final Week of Florida Legislative Session
Today kicks off the final week of the 2018 Florida Legislative Session, which is scheduled to end this Friday, March 9. But the budget has to be finalized by tomorrow, March 6 for the session to end as scheduled. That is because a legally required 72-hour “cooling off” period must take place after the budget is finalized before a final …