At the start of the new year, livestock and poultry producers need a veterinary feed directive to provide antibiotics in feed to their animals. Rod Bain has the details. 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 …
Cattle Feedlot Placement Numbers Increase
When USDA released their December Cattle on Feed Report, it showed feedlot inventories were down slightly from year ago levels. While November feedlot placements and marketing’s were higher than a year ago, feedlot inventories were down one percent. The report shows that on December 1st, 10.7 million head were in feedlots, while placements in November totaled 1.84 million head, 15 …
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
While the Obama Administration’s time in office is rapidly winding down, it’s taking up a battle for U.S. beef producers regarding hormones and the European Union. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office announced this week that it will take a shot at the European Union regarding its ban on hormones in American beef exports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in the world. 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 …
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
The global beef market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2020. That number is in a new study just released by Grand View Research of San Francisco. Meating Place Dot Com says beef is the third-most consumed meat around the globe. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Pleased with Announcement on E.U.
We told you late last week that the Office of the United States Trade Representative had announced it will start the process of reinstating retaliatory tariffs on goods and products from the European Union due to the E.U.’s unfair treatment of U.S. beef. A move that pleased the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. And here’s their Director of International Trade, Kent …
Strong Demand Continues To Push Dairy Prices
Demand for U.S. dairy products, coupled with trimmed production estimates, means increased price projections from USDA. Rod Bain has the story. 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 through SharpShooter™June …
UGA Student Pleased to be a Georgia Beef Team Member
The Georgia Beef Board’s Beef Team was out this past semester talking with consumers around the state. One of those Beef Team members, University of Georgia (UGA) student Sarah Jane Thomason, really enjoyed the experience. 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 …
Great Year for Alabama Beef Checkoff
2016 has been a great year for the Alabama Beef Checkoff, according to Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new review of clinical trials from Purdue University. While during the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of a healthier diet, red meat can …