The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 15-17 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. The SLE Rodeo proudly features the top bucking stock in the country through 2016 PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year, Frontier Rodeo Company, so world-class stock is coming to Montgomery. Dr. Billy Powell hopes folks from across the state will attend. …
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety of …
ELD Issue Crucial for Cattle Producers
Jennifer Houston, president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was in the Southeast this past weekend attending the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Huntsville. While there, she talked about a variety of issues, including electronic logging devices (ELDs). She said this issue is crucial for cattle producers. ELD Issue Crucial for Cattle Producers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
USDA slightly reduced its projections for red meat and poultry production in 2018. The forecast is slightly lower than last month, primarily due to a drop in beef production, which will more than offset increased pork and turkey production. The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates Report says broiler production remains unchanged. USDA sees lower cattle slaughter and weights, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 09, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-March 09, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to …
Batts Looking Forward to Leading ACA
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. The trade show officially opened this afternoon and various topics at the Cattlemen’s College are being discussed. Tomorrow, Jack Batts from Limestone County will take over as ACA president. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he is looking forward to …
NMPF on Shoring Up the Dairy Safety Net
The National Milk Producers Federation March CEO’s Corner titled, “Congress Shores up the Dairy Safety Net,” is now available on the NMPF website. But in his March column, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern reviews the changes they worked with Congress on to make in the dairy safety net, and discusses how these changes will benefit dairy farmers. He notes it …
ACA President: It’s Been a Great Transitional Year
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Richard Meadows is looking forward to the big event. ACA President-It’s Been a Great Transitional Year Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association board members discussed various issues including sustainability. NCBA President Kevin Kester says sustainability is a part of NCBA’s long range plan and it means a lot. NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
What to Do with a Large Supply of Dairy
How can domestic consumption and exports help the dairy industry reduce large supplies created by 2017 carryover and a forecasted record production this year? Rod Bain has a story to try and answer that question. What to Do with a Large Supply of Dairy Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …