The Florida Cattlemen’s Association has announced they are canceling their Quarterly Meeting that was scheduled to take place this week, September 7-8, in Plant City. Due to the fact, Hurricane Irma could possibly affect the state this weekend, FCA staff hopes everyone will take these next few days to become properly prepared. At this point, the meetings have not been …
Alabama Cattlemen Receive Website Award
Last week, we told you the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) “Bama’s Best Burger” contest was down to its fiery four. ACA’s director of social media and communications, Kayla Greer, says this contest is a good example of promotion conducted online through social media. And speaking of being online, Kayla also talks about an award the association recently won. Sponsored …
Learning More about Florida Beef Industry
Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, recently took part in an event which helped broaden her knowledge about the beef industry and learn about promotional aspects she could bring back to the state. Plus, she has information about a meeting this week with someone interested in learning more about the beef industry. Sponsored ContentValley Helps …
Georgia Beef Cookbooks and Region Roundups
The Georgia Beef Board has been working on a new cookbook project, and in the beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will have it available to pass out to consumers attending the Georgia National Fair next month. Plus, she also wants to remind beef producers in the state there are still two more Region Roundups to be held. …
Rabobank: Cattle Herd Expansion to Continue
A new report from Rabobank predicts the U.S. beef cattle herd will increase 1.6 to 2.2 percent over the next few years. The Rabobank U.S. Long-term Beef and Cattle Outlook report outlines the expanding beef production, which is expected to continue to meet the need for exports. The U.S. beef cattle herd expansion started in 2014, following several years of …
2017 Forage Conference Coming in November
Cattle producers across the Southeast are encouraged to make plans to attend the 2017 Alabama Forage Conference. It will be held November 29 at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula, Alabama. Dr. Kim Mullenix, Alabama extension animal scientist said, “Attendees will have the opportunity to see current forage research as well as demonstration projects. They also will learn ways to improve soil …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending September 1st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended September 1, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,100 head compared to 12,666 last week and 11,213 a year …
NCBA Working on New ELD Rules
Cattle operations across the country may be affected by the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Allison Cooke, explains what the new ELD rules are all about. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Ag Groups Applaud Dairy MPP Exit Announcement
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased by the announcement by the Agriculture Department to allow dairy farmers to exit the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers. Dairy farmers need access to effective risk management tools. Farm Bureau and our grassroots members …
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
Secretary Allows Producers to Opt Out The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that starting Sept. 1, 2017, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. “Secretary Perdue …