New Resource for Maximizing Cattle Profitability

A new resource developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions. The resource is called “Right Way, Right Time – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management” (.pdf) and is now available. With effective planning, cull cattle can be a significant source of revenue and should not be overlooked. Cull cattle …

The Winter that Wasn’t

Winter weather conditions overall were a bit warmer than what is normal. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

No Momentum Found in the Grain Trade

Commodity Classic continues today in Houston, Texas. Mark Oppold has an update on what analysts at the event are saying about the 2024 grain crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

Enrollment Underway for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage

Dairy producers can now enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). DMC provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup runs from Feb. 28 through April 29. For those who sign up for 2024 DMC coverage, payments may …

ACA Installs New Officers

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) saw their 81st Annual Convention and Trade Show wrap up Saturday in Huntsville, and new ACA officers were installed. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with their 2024 president, Terry Slaten from Cullman county.  Along with Slaten, the 2024 ACA officer team also includes President Elect-Keith Glover of Hale County, Vice President-Wyatt Sasser from Covington County, and Treasurer-Richard Meadows …

ACA Pleased with Annual Convention

The 81st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Huntsville, Alabama. Cattle producers from across the state are on hand for the annual event, which pleases ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiserman caught up with her this morning. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-23-2024

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 23, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- February 23, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 14,262 head compared to 9,147 last week and …

Senators: Livestock Consolidation a “Bad Deal” For Consumers, Ranchers

Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester encourage their Senate colleagues to oppose recent efforts that they say will weaken the Packers and Stockyards Act.  The upcoming Fiscal year 2024 Agriculture Appropriations bill (.pdf) includes provisions Grassley and Tester say would “prevent USDA from enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act to hold multi-national food manufacturers accountable.”  Grassley, an Iowa Republican, and …