national milk

Changes within FMMO Amendments

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. 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 …

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-2024

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 15, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,259 head compared to 11,001 last week and 12,677 last …

registration

Registration Underway for 2025 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention

Efforts are gearing up for the 63rd Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention that will be held March 12-14, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. The GCA staff is looking forward to hosting over 350 cattle producers, supporters, and industry professionals during the three-day event. And according to GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, they listened to exhibitor feedback from last year and made changes …

succession planning

USCA to Hold Annual Meeting in December

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) will hold their annual meeting next month in San Antonio, Texas. As Rusty Halvorson reports, USCA members will be discussing various issues affecting the cattle industry. To learn more about the USCA annual meeting, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Meat Institute

Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports

The Meat Institute has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to adopt a robust trade policy for 2025 to support the meat and poultry industry. In comments submitted for the USTR’s National Trade Estimate Report, the institute emphasized the need to remove barriers such as tariffs, restrictive sanitary policies, and registration demands that limit exports. Julie Anna Potts, President and …

USMEF

USMEF Chair on Importance of Checkoff Programs

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz. Last week. During the election of officers for 2024-25, Steve Hanson, a rancher and cattle feeder from Elsie, Neb. became the new USMEF chair. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, he is a believer in the checkoff programs and how they help USMEF conduct their …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Sponsors Presentation to College Students

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently sponsored a presentation to college students. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains where this took place and who took part in it. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

ACA Junior Field Day

Alabama Young Cattlemen Take Part in Educational Trip

Thanks to the Alabama Beef Checkoff program, a group of young cattlemen were able to take an educational trip to Oklahoma. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, explains what this trip was all about.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

SPUR

Increase in Red Meat Exports

Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) released the September numbers concerning exports of U.S. pork and beef. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, they were higher year-over-year. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says momentum in September for pork was driven by gains in Mexico, Central America, Australia and the Philippines.  “So I think really the theme on …

weekly livestrock market

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-08-2024

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 8, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 08, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,777 head compared to 12,821 last week and 19,173 last …