The Cost and Benefit of EID Tags

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), USDA, USDA-APHIS

Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-10-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 17, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 10, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 9,403 head compared to 9,421 last week and …

Unpacking USDA’s Traceability Rule

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), USDA, USDA-APHIS

If you had a bag phone in the late 80’s, you’ve probably updated to more modern technology since then. Cattle producers are familiar with the metal ear tags required by USDA and Electronic ID or EID tags are simply the modern version of traceability identification. I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at NCBA to unpack the …

American and Australian Cattle Producers Sign Partnership 

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Cattle producers from the United States and Australia joined together on May 9, 2024 at the Beef 2024 Convention in Rockhampton, Australia. These cattle industry leaders signed a joint statement to form a partnership for tackling issues surrounding cattle health, lab-grown proteins and sustainability. Leaders from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Cattle Australia (CA) emphasized the importance of committing …

“Build Your Base”: Fueling Performance with Beef

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Florida Beef Council is in Fort Worth, Tex. this week highlighting beef at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association national conference. Athletes know that protein is important, and Build Your Base communicates beef as the premier protein. I visited with Deanne Maples to learn more about this exciting program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

GBB: Burger Week is Great Way to Celebrate Beef Month

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Beef Board would like to encourage everyone to get out and celebrate Georgia Beef Month through the many events being held across the state. Notably, Atlanta Burger Week is happening now! Listen below as Caitlin Jackson, Georgia Beef Board’s Checkoff Programs Coordinator shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Stretching Cattle Feed with Strange Ingredients

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Resourceful is one way to describe folks involved with agriculture. As markets constantly shift, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania is trying unconventional ingredients to help cattle reach their nutritional requirements. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-03-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 3, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 3, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 9,421 head compared to 8,644 last week and …

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards

Dan Dairy, Education, This Land of Ours

USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, flavored and unflavored, in reimbursable school lunches and breakfasts and for sale as a competitive beverage. Unflavored milk must be offered at each school meal service. Fat-free and low-fat milk, …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Supports Successful BEEF 101 Programs

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Beef 101 programs funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff program have been a major success for sharing the story of beef from pasture to plate. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, shares more about the program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …