We’ve heard about the various damage reports to Florida crops from Hurricane Irma, but when it comes to the dairy industry in the state, there have been reports of damage to dairy buildings but no major losses of livestock. But the numbers are by no means near ready yet. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Florida Dairy Farmers Industry Relations …
Retail Meat Prices Slip Lower in August
Consumer prices for meat decline 0.4 percent in August, compared to figures compiled in July. A monthly report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows overall U.S. meat prices for consumers were lower on softer prices for beef roasts and ham. August prices fell 2.1 percent on beef roasts, 1.5 percent on beef steaks and 0.1 percent on ground beef. …
NCBA Continues New Tax-Reform Issue Campaign
A campaign, put together by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to shine a spotlight on how various federal tax provisions impact America’s cattle and beef producers continues until the end of the month. NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, discusses the new campaign. Jay Wolf, a third-generation Nebraska rancher, who discusses the time, energy, and financial cost he’s …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
***Due to Hurricane Irma, the livestock markets in Florida were closed this past week, while many of the markets in Georgia were also closed. Due to that, reports for those two states are not available. We do have a report from Alabama, but some markets in that state were also closed this week. Here is the Alabama livestock market report …
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
It’s a life of high risk and high reward. Dairy farmers face their share of challenges, including a volatile market and unpredictable input costs — however, there are young people looking for ways to return to the business. The nation’s milk case depends on it. So says Andy Birch, a 30-year-old dairyman and owner of Maple Grove Farm in Derby, …
Livestock Groups Petition DOT for ELD Waiver
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined other livestock groups in hand delivering to Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao a petition for a waiver followed by a limited exemption from compliance with the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) rule. The petition also asks the Department of Transportation (DOT) to address livestock industry concerns that the current Hours of Service (HOS) rules …
NCBA on Tax Reform Legislation
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, has an update on where things stand concerning comprehensive tax reform legislation in Washington D.C. And she also talks about NCBA’s top goals for tax reform. NCBA continues their new tax-reform issue campaign through September. For more information, visit CattlemenForTaxReform.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Agri View: Choice Preference of Beef
Everett Griner talks about the difference in the cuts of beef and where it comes from in today’s Agri View. 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 Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Decision Made to Cancel FCA Heifer Sale
The 23rd annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Replacement Heifer Sale was scheduled to take place this Friday, September 15th. But according to FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley, due to Hurricane Irma, the decision was made this morning to cancel the sale. 09-13-17 Decision Made to Cancel FCA Heifer Sale Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is holding regional meetings this month at various points across the state. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley explains what these meetings are all about. 09-12-17 Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …