Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity

International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes gave his annual state-of-the-industry speech to the Dairy Forum in California. One of his highlights focused on the unity between dairy producers and processors. The Hagstrom Report says that unity that has led to joint positions on the upcoming farm bill, as well as the Trump Administration’s strong advocacy for dairy …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 26, 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 January 26, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared …

Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations

Next week, the Florida House and Senate appropriations committees are scheduled to talk about the budget, which will be all of the subcommittees recommended budgets combined. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says there is one part of the budget they are very interested in. Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

CURD Act Would Codify Formal Definition of Natural Cheese

Bipartisan Senators from Wisconsin have introduced the CURD Act, or the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, says the bill would codify a formal definition of “natural cheese”, a term commonly used on food packaging that currently has no official definition. Need Under the CURD Act, “natural cheese” would be defined as cheese that …

Dairy Production Forecast Up, Price Forecast Down for 2018

USDA’s latest look at dairy shows trends of more production and lower prices for the next 12 months. Rod Bain has more information. Dairy Production Forecast Up, Price Forecast Down for 2018 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Cattlemen on TPP Moving Forward Without U.S.

It was announced this week the 11 nations that moved forward without the United States on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have reached a final agreement. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, says TPP would have been a great opportunity for U.S. beef. Cattlemen on TPP Moving Forward Without US from NCBA: Cattlemen …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Staff Attending County Meetings

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) staff is staying busy to kick off the new year, as the 2018 legislative session is, of course, underway and plans are being made for its annual convention coming up in March. But ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the association also is on the road attending the various county meetings taking place. ACA …

Florida Beef Council Pleased with National Campaign

A recent campaign by the beef checkoff program saw great success. Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, explains what all was involved in this promotion. Florida Beef Council Pleased with National Campaign Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …