Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports took a step back in July, posting the lowest volume since January. Starting with the good news, pork exports in July were up 5% year-over-year, while the export value …
Producer Profitability Initiative Seeks to Spark Conversation, Unite Livestock Industry
According to the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), their members have a front-row seat to a disturbing trend: the continued loss of livestock producers across the U.S. And they are seeing this as a critical threat, not only to the livestock industry, but to the nation’s food supply. That’s why LMA is launching an initiative to strengthen producers’ bottom lines and incentivize the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-08-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 8, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 8, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,281 head compared to 12,188 last week and …
July Pork Exports Above Year-Ago Levels, Slow Month for Beef Exports
According to numbers released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels. On the other hand, beef exports took a step back in July, posting the lowest volume since January, but export value per head of fed slaughter again exceeded $400. July pork exports totaled 219,014 …
CAB Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Program
Certified Angus Beef (CAB) launched a brand-new Ranch to Table Program. That means Angus farmers and ranchers now have the option to market their beef directly to consumers as a CAB product. Ranch to Table is a direct partnership program between CAB and cattle operations using Angus genetics that allows ranchers to use the brand’s trusted reputation for increased gain. …
Alabama Application Deadline for Meat and Poultry Processing Nearing
Here’s a reminder from the Alabama Agricultural Development Authority that it is accepting loan applications under the Alabama Meat Processing Program. This program is a result of a $15 million award from the USDA through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program. Applications for Phase I will close Thursday, September 14, 2023. The low interest loans are intended to support …
Lower Beef Demand in Most Worldwide Markets
Other than in the U.S., beef markets around the world are seeing softer consumer demand. A Rabobank Q3 Global Beef Quarterly Report says cattle prices are split into two groups: those in North America and Europe, and those in the rest of the world. Declining supplies and strong consumer demand in the U.S. are driving cattle prices higher, and lower …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen Holding Fall Field Day
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) will be holding their 2023 Fall Youth Production Field Day on September 13th. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says the event is sponsored by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff Program. Learn more by contacting the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
World Dairy Expo to Host a Dairy Symposium
World Dairy Expo will host a Dairy Symposium featuring the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives from across the country on October 3, 2023. The DBI Initiatives were established in the 2018 Farm Bill. The four regional DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and sub-awards to dairy businesses to develop, produce, market, and distribute dairy products. The Dairy Symposium at World …
U.S. Has Multi-Layered Programs to Handle Foreign Animal Diseases
USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Gary Crawford has more details. Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, talks about the mission of the National Animal Health Laboratory Dr. Wallin says USDA wants to protect all livestock operations, big and small, from foreign animal diseases. Sponsored ContentWhat …