The nation’s two leading dairy organizations applauded the introduction of a bipartisan bill to help reverse the decline in milk consumption in schools. The School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017, introduced by Representatives G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), would allow schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including flavored milk with no more than 150 calories per 8-ounce …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Looking to Fill Position
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is in the process of trying to fill a position with the Beef Checkoff Team. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has the details. 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 …
Feeding Beef to a Group at the University of Georgia
Last week, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) took part in an event where it served a good beef meal to a group of University of Georgia football players and more. GBB Executive Vice President Will Bentley explains what the event was all about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
U.S. milk production increased last month, but at a slower pace than seen earlier this year. The Department of Agriculture’s monthly Milk Production Report found September milk production was up just 1.1 percent, the smallest increase all year if you ignore February, according to the website Milk Business. February 2016 was a leap year, so this year’s February milk production …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with Region Roundups
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association recently conducted their annual Region Roundup series at various locations in the state. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, was pleased with the meetings. 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 …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 5 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their October Cattle on Feed Report, and the numbers show cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. totaled 10.8 million head on October 1, 2017, 5 percent above October 1, 2016. The inventory included 6.93 million steers and steer calves, up 2 percent from the previous year, and 64 …
Brazil’s JBS Suspending Work at Seven Facilities
Brazil’s JBS SA announced last week it would suspend its cattle purchases and slaughter activities at seven facilities for an indefinite period. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the move follows a local court decision that decided to freeze the U.S. equivalent of $230 million in assets belonging to the controlling company of JBS. The assets were blocked following the request …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ended October 20, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended October 20, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 12,321 last week and 12,574 …
Securing All Livestock Equitably Details
Livestock producers many times only have one payday a year. That’s when they load trucks and head to the local sale barn. This day can be nerve-racking for the producer as they wait to see how the market will fare for them. It can be made more nerve-racking and even stomach sickening when the check for the livestock does not …
U.S. Cattle Producer Recommends Attending Sommet de l’Élevage
The Sommet de l’Élevage is the European Union’s largest livestock show. For the first time ever, U.S. producers were invited to attend the Sommet. Betty Anglani, a Limousin cattle producer from Missouri, was among the few Americans to attend the event. Anglani heard about the Sommet in an e-blast from the North American Limousin Foundation. Since it was the year …