cattlefax

CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Industry, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, Texas/Feb. 6, 2025) — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The U.S. beef industry is poised for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and robust consumer demand. As the beef cowherd enters a stabilization phase following years …

conservation

USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-up

Dan Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Georgia, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) has announced a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up. Agricultural producers and forest landowners looking to build on previous conservation efforts should apply by March 7 to be included in this funding batch.  “Through the Conservation Stewardship Program, our customers continue to raise the bar on their conservation operations,” said Terrance O. Rudolph, state conservationist for NRCS …

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USDA-NRCS in Alabama Reminds Producers about CSP

Dan Alabama, Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) wants to remind producers in the state about the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).  NRCS offers CSP through continuous sign-ups. The program provides many benefits, including increased crop yields, decreased inputs, wildlife habitat improvements and increased resilience to adverse weather. CSP is for working lands, including organic and traditional agricultural cropland and pastureland, as well as …

NCBA

NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners Announced

Dan Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, TX/Feb. 4, 2025) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners for their conservation efforts. “Conservation practices of cattle farmers and ranchers across the country help to preserve natural resources and provide wildlife habitat,” said NCBA President Mark …

Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame

Inductees in the Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame

Dan Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Oppold looks at those being of inducted in this year’s Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Cattlemen to Track 2025 Legislative Session

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Legislative

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session gets underway today in Montgomery. And while all of agriculture will be watching what transpires this year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be tracking what takes place during this year’s session. Here’s ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Meeting Highlight: Georgia Cotton Commission’s 2025 Trustees’ Award Winners

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Trustees’ Awards were presented at the commission’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of Georgia’s cotton industry. The recipients of this year’s Trustees’ Awards were Marvin Ruark and Johnny …

Thank a Farmer

Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), News from Our Sponsors

(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …

Dairy Margin Coverage

Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment is Underway

Dan Dairy, Marketing, USDA-FSA

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period is underway. Rusty Halvorson has more details about it, along with a look at forecast for egg prices. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCC Meeting Provides Timely Information for Production of This Year’s Crop

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday allowed producers and industry leaders to meet together and discuss the future of the industry. It was an important day considering the uncertainty surrounding this year’s crop amid drastically low market prices for Georgia producers. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the importance …