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US Cattle Herd Rebuild May Be Underway

The US cattle herd rebuild may be underway according to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. While speaking at the US Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth earlier this week, Blach highlighted the strong beef demand as the driver for the signs of rebuilding. USMEF CEO Dan Halstrom shared key factors of demand and its relationship with tariffs and meat …

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USDA Releases 2026 Meat Production and Demand Trends

The US Department of Agriculture has released next year’s forecasts for meat production and demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares these trends starting with beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …

Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference

By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 23-25 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event will provide peanut growers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is …

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GCC Seeking Potential Nominees for Cotton Organization Leadership Positions

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is seeking producers to serve as potential nominees for cotton organization leadership positions. In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will convene a caucus of certified producer organizations representing Georgia’s cotton farmers to nominate individuals to serve as members and alternates of the Cotton Board, which administers the Cotton Research & Promotion Program, …

US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Tariffs

As the tariff discussions continue, we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on these discussions. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …

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Tax Package Takeaways for Livestock Producers

The House Ways and Means Committee completed markup of the tax package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that includes key provisions for livestock producers. We caught up with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association for an update on the committee’s activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …

USDA Releases Details of Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rolllins has released the first set of policy proposals under her Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. The goal of these proposals is to improve the longevity and viability of small-scale family farms, outlining a toolkit of actions which includes Ensure Simple Streamlined and Transparent Tools and Applications; Ensure Reliable Access to Credit; Ensure Working …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Provides Value to Producers Through Engagement With Livestock Markets

The Georgia Beef Board’s board membership is varied with all segments of the cattle industry represented. We sat down with Adam Williams, Owner of Calhoun Stockyard and Georgia Beef Board Member, who shared how the relationship of the stockyards and the Georgia Beef Board provide value for cattle producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …

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Florida Beef Council Tour Makes Impact On Educators

The Florida Beef Council’s Ranch to Ribeye tour provided an opportunity for culinary professors to learn more about the cattle industry. We caught up with John Noble Masi from the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University who provided his experience on this informative tour. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …