From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF, and Matt McKnight, Senior Vice President of Market Access, Regulatory and Industry Affairs for USDEC: “America’s dairy farmers and processors welcome the opportunity to work closely with Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. Trade Representative. The role of the U.S. Trade Representative is critical to successful U.S. engagement with growing global markets. …
Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention
Alabama cattlemen and women are invited to the capital city of Montgomery for the 2017 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, February 15-16, at the Renaissance Hotel and Montgomery Convention Center. 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 …
Livestock Still a Key Factor in Building Future Global Food Security
Despite charges that livestock production is not efficient and that plant foods are better for health and food security, some experts say livestock production will continue to be a key component of the world food system. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
Cathy Isom checks out whether you prefer pink, pale or rare, why experts say you should think twice before eating that raw meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 Offers …
Preparing For Veterinary Feed Directive
At the start of the new year, livestock and poultry producers need a veterinary feed directive to provide antibiotics in feed to their animals. Rod Bain 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 Offers Growers …
Cattle Feedlot Placement Numbers Increase
When USDA released their December Cattle on Feed Report, it showed feedlot inventories were down slightly from year ago levels. While November feedlot placements and marketing’s were higher than a year ago, feedlot inventories were down one percent. The report shows that on December 1st, 10.7 million head were in feedlots, while placements in November totaled 1.84 million head, 15 …
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
While the Obama Administration’s time in office is rapidly winding down, it’s taking up a battle for U.S. beef producers regarding hormones and the European Union. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office announced this week that it will take a shot at the European Union regarding its ban on hormones in American beef exports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in the world. 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 …
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
The global beef market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2020. That number is in a new study just released by Grand View Research of San Francisco. Meating Place Dot Com says beef is the third-most consumed meat around the globe. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Pleased with Announcement on E.U.
We told you late last week that the Office of the United States Trade Representative had announced it will start the process of reinstating retaliatory tariffs on goods and products from the European Union due to the E.U.’s unfair treatment of U.S. beef. A move that pleased the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. And here’s their Director of International Trade, Kent …