Dairy’s Long-Term Outlook is Bright

Dan Dairy, Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

The future of America’s dairy farming is bright as global growth and American production capacity and innovation combine to create a “powerhouse.” Gregg Doud, the incoming president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said, “In terms of the protein world, dairy is a huge part of the future. As a former Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. …

Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Marketing, Trade

The U.S. lost its latest challenge against Canadian dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. U.S. dairy organizations along with elected officials and ag leaders are expressing disappointment over Friday’s decision by the USMCA dispute panel in the challenge against Canada’s dairy trade quotas. The U.S. charged that the quotas don’t line up with the …

Register Now for 2024 Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

The 2024 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention will be held February 23-24 in Huntsville, Alabama. And according to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley registration for the annual event is underway. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USMCA Dispute Panel Limits Canadian Market Access

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Last Friday, a ruling was made by a U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel allowing Canada to restrict the dairy access that the U.S. negotiated for in the USMCA pact. And according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the ruling weakens the agreement’s value to the US dairy industry. An earlier panel ruled in January 2022 that Canada had improperly restricted …

Prices Show Heat as Temperatures Cool 

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing, Weather

As cattle supplies appear to remain tight, prices look to retain heat. Anticipated precipitation from weather patterns across the Wheat Belt could signal a shift in markets and encourage prices. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan spoke with Holden Ramey, market analyst for CattleFax, who shares more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Southern Pasture Conditions Have Been Very Dry

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pasture, Sheep-Goats

Much needed precipitation has fallen in some areas of the Southeast this week. But as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes, many of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic states have been experiencing very dry pasture conditions. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CattleCon24 Registration Still Underway

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Registration and housing continues for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show being held January 31-February 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. CattleCon24 is where cattle producers from across the country will gather for business meetings, educational sessions, engaging speakers, and family fun. Attendees can take part in a variety of educational opportunities including the CattleFax Outlook Seminar, weather and industry …