The 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is not far away, as it will take place January 31 through February 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. NCBA President-Elect and California rancher, Kevin Kester, is looking forward to the annual event. NCBA President-elect Looks Forward to Annual Convention Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 1, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. **This report will not be issued next week due to markets in all three states being closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.** AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market …
Cattlemen Watching Tax Reform Debate
Tax reform has been a major issue in Washington D.C. and an issue many in agriculture have been following very closely. A topic Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and I have had at the end of the year for many years, has been the death tax. Cattlemen Watching Tax Reform Debate Sponsored ContentCIR …
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has helped the industry secure several wins in Washington, D.C., including against the “Waters of the United States” rule and the Bureau of Land Management’s Planning 2.0 rule. The NCBA also played a role in helping American beef exports to return to China. The organization is asking its members to help with recruiting new …
Brazil Company Expecting to Resume Exports to U.S. in 2018
The fourth-largest beef company in Brazil, Minerva SA, expects to resume exporting fresh beef to American in the first quarter of next year. A Reuters report says Minerva Chief Executive Fernando Galletti made the announcement to local media this week, saying he believes it because of his company’s communication with the government. Galletti says, “That’s the expectation we are hearing …
Canadian Dairy Program Beginning to Negatively Affect Other Countries
Dairy has been a major sticking point between the U.S. and Canada during the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The issue may actually get worse as Canada is now sending subsidized milk powder to Mexico. Jaime Castaneda, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and trade with the National Milk Producers Federation says Canada is trying to have its cake …
Dairy Producers Reminded of December 15 Deadline
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that December 15, 2017 is the deadline to enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Additional flexibility was added this year which provides dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. In order to opt out, a producer should not sign up during the annual registration …
Perdue Announces National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The terms for these appointees are effective immediately and expire on June 30, 2020. Newly appointed members are: Randell W. Eronimous, Seattle, Wash. (Region 13) Erin S. Sharp, Cincinnati, Ohio (At-large, processor) Reappointed members are: Lynne M. Bohan, Lynnfield, Mass. …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Budget Ready for 2018
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) recently held its fall quarterly board meeting, and ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley was pleased that budgets for the 2018 fiscal year were approved. Alabama Cattlemen’s Budget Ready for 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 …
UGA Football Team Enjoys Georgia Beef
The Georgia Beef Board, before a big (University of Georgia) UGA football game this weekend, wanted to make sure players enjoyed a good beef meal. Kaytlyn Malia says it was another opportunity for the board to feed the Bulldogs. UGA Football Team Enjoys Georgia Beef Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …