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
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
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Small Hikes Expected for 2024 Milk Production and Prices
USDA has a new forecast for 2024 milk production and prices. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
Ag Trade Somewhat Limited This Week
Grain and livestock trading is somewhat limited this week due to a lack of fresh news. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
USMCA Dispute Panel Limits Canadian Market Access
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 CoolÂ
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Southern Pasture Conditions Have Been Very Dry
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
CattleCon24 Registration Still Underway
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 …
Sustainability in the Cattle Industry
Sustainability in agriculture is a topic we continue to hear more and more about, and it’s one the cattle industry has been discussing for years. Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), looks at how the cattle industry continues to be sustainable. She explains how sustainability in the cattle industry is actually measured. NCBA notes that thanks …