Cattle on Feed Report

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent

Dan Cattle, USDA-ERS

USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for the year shows the nation’s cattle inventory continues to be tight. Here’s USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell. “The major story that continues when it comes to cattle on feed is that …

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Georgia Beef Board to Attend CattleCon 2025

Dan Cattle, Event, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

Next week CattleCon 2025 will be held in San Antonio, Texas and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) will be represented at the annual event. GBB Chairman, Robert Fountain, says it’s a great time for the beef industry to come together. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Attending County Meetings

Dan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

Staff and officers of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continue to travel around the state attending county meetings. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley notes they look forward to seeing members at these meetings. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council

Florida Beef Council to Meet in February

Dan Event, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) will meet next month to talk about plans for 2025. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, notes some new faces will get together for the first board meeting of the year. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

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Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention

Dan American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Labor and Immigration

Speaking at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention held this weekend in San Antonio, TX, AFBF president Zippy Duvall talked about the work the organization is doing when it comes to the agricultural workforce. ?“Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to …

Farm Dog of the Year

Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year

Dan AFBF, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Event, News from Our Sponsors

People’s Choice Pup also Recognized (AFBF/SAN ANTONIO, January 26, 2025) — Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Convention. The winner of the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the …

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Mandate

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to lift the injunction that temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (ACT) reporting requirements, thus now allowing enforcement of the act to move forward. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision: “Cattle producers across the country are disappointed …

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Florida Cattlewomen Preparing for Fun Shoot

Dan Cattle, Event, Florida, Florida Cattlewomen, Inc. (FCW)

The Florida Cattlewomen, Inc. (FCW) are preparing for the 2025 Fun Shoot. The event will be held March 15th  in Okeechobee, Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with Sarah Childs from Lake Placid, Florida who explains what the big event is all about. More information about the Fun Shoot can be found on the FCW Facebook page. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed …

EQIP

USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis

Dan Conservation, Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance …