CattleFax Analyst Says Demand Helping with Big Supplies

CattleFax Senior Market Analyst Kevin Good spoke this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention. While there, he told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that demand is helping with big supplies. CattleFax Analyst Says Demand Helping with Big Supplies Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate

Mandate Was To Have Taken Effect on Sunday, March 18 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement that the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will be delayed another 90 days for agricultural haulers: “This is obviously good news for America’s cattle haulers and producers, and it will provide …

Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Cattle Drive 5K

Georgia’s Team Beef is a community of runners who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role high-quality protein plays in their training. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says the team is looking forward to a big event coming in May. Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Cattle Drive 5K Register Here! Click here to register. You can register …

SLE Rodeo This Week

The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 15-17 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. The SLE Rodeo proudly features the top bucking stock in the country through 2016 PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year, Frontier Rodeo Company, so world-class stock is coming to Montgomery. Dr. Billy Powell hopes folks from across the state will attend. …

Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule

The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety of …

ELD Issue Crucial for Cattle Producers

Jennifer Houston, president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was in the Southeast this past weekend attending the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Huntsville. While there, she talked about a variety of issues, including electronic logging devices (ELDs). She said this issue is crucial for cattle producers. ELD Issue Crucial for Cattle Producers Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers

USDA slightly reduced its projections for red meat and poultry production in 2018. The forecast is slightly lower than last month, primarily due to a drop in beef production, which will more than offset increased pork and turkey production. The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates Report says broiler production remains unchanged. USDA sees lower cattle slaughter and weights, …

Batts Looking Forward to Leading ACA

The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. The trade show officially opened this afternoon and various topics at the Cattlemen’s College are being discussed. Tomorrow, Jack Batts from Limestone County will take over as ACA president. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he is looking forward to …

NMPF on Shoring Up the Dairy Safety Net

The National Milk Producers Federation March CEO’s Corner titled, “Congress Shores up the Dairy Safety Net,” is now available on the NMPF website. But in his March column, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern reviews the changes they worked with Congress on to make in the dairy safety net, and discusses how these changes will benefit dairy farmers. He notes it …