The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reports that global demand for U.S. pork and beef has remained very robust in 2020, despite COVID-19 related disruptions in many countries’ restaurant and hospitality sectors. Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Looking Forward to 2021 SLE Rodeo
Late last week, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Board of Directors made the decision to cancel the 2020 SLE Rodeo. The event, which was originally planned to take place back in March, had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SLE Executive Director Erin Beasley says now that the decision to cancel the 2020 event has been made, they …
SLE Leaders Announce Cancellation of 2020 Rodeo
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Leaders of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) announced the cancellation of the 63rd annual SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week today. The event was to be held March 19-21, 2020 at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery but was forced to postpone due to the closure of city facilities, including the coliseum, amid growing coronavirus concerns. In monitoring conditions related to …
Moving the Livestock Marketing Connection Out of the Barn
Local livestock sales barns remain an integral part of the auction process, but some buyers and sellers are using other methods to market their livestock. And as Rod Bain reports, in some cases, even make the sale. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-08-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 8, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2 300-400 lbs####133.00-180.50 400-500 lbs####128.00-150.00 500-600 lbs####115.00-140.00 600-700 lbs####105.00-127.00 Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2 300-400 lbs####116.00-145.00 400-500 lbs####105.00-137.00 …
U.S. Pork Exports Reach New Heights in March; First Quarter Beef Exports Also on Record Pace
Underpinned by record production, U.S. pork exports completed a tremendous first quarter with new March records for volume and value, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports also trended higher year-over-year in March, establishing a record first quarter pace. “March export results were very solid, …
Dealing with Chickens When They Get Bored
Cathy Isom gives you some tips. for each stage of life of your chickens, about how to deal with chickens when they get bored. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chicken boredom is a real thing and will start pretty much as soon as a chick hatches. If you have young chicks in a brooder or you don’t …
USDA Announces Additional Food Purchase Plans
(USDA/AMS) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced details of $470 million in Section 32 food purchases to occur in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, in addition to purchases previously announced, which will enable USDA to purchase surplus food for distribution to communities nationwide. These Section 32 purchases will provide additional support for producers and Americans in …
Peterson Will Draft Emergency Plan for Agriculture
Representative Collin Peterson, the Minnesota Democrat who chairs the House Ag Committee, says he will “personally see to it” that the Ag industry doesn’t suffer from a national emergency like COVID-19 again. “I can tell you as chairman of the Ag committee that this is not going to happen again on my watch,” Peterson said during a press conference in …
U.S. Pork, Beef Industries Find Innovative Ways to Communicate with International Customers
With more people across the globe working from home, spending more time at home and cooking and eating much more frequently at home, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), together with the U.S. beef and pork industries, have been working to find innovative ways to communicate with international consumers. Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …