Senators Question Meatpackers About Exports, Shortages

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Industry, Poultry

Two Democrats in the U.S. Senate are questioning top American meatpackers about past shipments to China while America went through meat shortages in grocery stores across the country. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker want to know by the end of this month how much pork, beef, and chicken those companies shipped to China during the coronavirus outbreak while warning …

Bolivia Now Open to U.S. Red Meat

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Industry, Pork

Bolivia is the latest nation to open to U.S. red meat. According to a story from Joe Schuele, while Bolivia is not a high-volume destination for imported meat, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is already seeing some inquiries from interested buyers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Georgia Preparing to Launch New Beef Campaign

Clint Thompson Beef, Beef, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), through the national Beef Checkoff program, is preparing to launch a brand new beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says it is called, United We Steak. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Slight Drop in Cattle on Feed Numbers

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its June Cattle on Feed Report. It shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, 2020. That is slightly below June 1, 2019 and …

Georgia Promoting Beef With Other Southeastern States

Clint Thompson Beef, Beef, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has joined other Southeastern states in a regional beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin explains the efforts behind this new Beef Checkoff promotion. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion contact the GBB officer in Macon. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

A Changing Situation for U.S. Meat Producers

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Beef, Florida, Georgia

The U.S. meat production situation is greatly changed from just a month or so ago. Gary Crawford has the latest forecasts from USDA analysts. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Readjusting the Food Supply Chain

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Industry, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently spoke on the efforts to realign our nation’s food supply chain and assure available food supplies to consumers. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Senators Seek Meat Worker Protections from USDA

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Livestock

Senate Democrats want Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide more worker safety protection to meat processing employees. A group of 29 Senators, led by Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, penned a letter to Perdue outlining recommendations for ways the Department of Agriculture should improve worker safety. The Senators wrote, “While we recognize the importance of keeping these plants running, it …

Forages Conference Virtual Meeting Scheduled for May 26

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Industry

By Clint Thompson The annual Georgia Forages Conference will have a virtual look this year. On Tuesday, May 26, the conference will be held Live on Facebook and will feature pre-recorded video discussions with speakers about important topics like the bermudagrass stem maggot and alfalfa baleage production. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and be held through the Georgia …