U.S. beef production this year could set a record according to USDA, with demand for beef also up. Rod Bain has the story. Beef Production and Exports Expected Up in 2018 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama and Georgia, for the week ended February 23, 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-February 23, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to 7,459 last …
Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills
As the 2018 Florida Legislative Session draws nearer to close, there are various bills of interest to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association seeing action. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, has an update on where some of those currently stand. Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee was voted in as President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Houston talks about information from a new study released during the annual convention concerning Animal ID and Traceability. NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
GA – AL Producers Utilize New Herbicide Application Method, Not Yet Available in Florida
Warmer than normal temperatures throughout Florida and the deep southeast in recent weeks is an early reminder that this year’s weed control issues could be more serious than usual throughout the region. As producers plan upcoming weed control strategies for this season, we’re featuring more details about this new fertilizer/herbicide blending process officials at Dow AgroSciences say is already being …
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
As the dairy industry evolves, companies across the U.S. are looking to capitalize on increasing milk production through international joint ventures. A new report from CoBank says that while the U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many …
Agri View: Food Consumption Study
Everett Griner talks about the 2018 Food Consumption Study conducted by USDA in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption Study Does it make any difference how much, or which food you eat? Well, to the producer it does. When a survey shows how much chicken will be consumed this year, it gives the poultry industry an indication of what they need …
Help for Florida Farmers Advancing in Senate
Farmers and other parts of Florida’s agriculture industry could receive about $75 million in post-Hurricane Irma assistance from the state next year under a measure moving forward in the Senate. The Senate Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday unanimously backed the proposal (SB 1608) by Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring. The proposal, in part, would reduce property assessments …
Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts
There are modest changes in USDA’s latest forecast for meat production. Stephanie Ho has the story. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-1 And when it comes to prices, USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson says beef cattle and hog prices are higher compared with last month. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-2 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Erin Beasley, ACA’s executive vice president, says it will be a great event for the whole family to attend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …