Recent Weather’s Impact on Hay and Cattle

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

We’ve seen plenty of precipitation across the southeast over the last month. Coming out of a drought pattern, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares the latest details from the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending May 28th. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

World Pork Expo Underway

Dan Commodities, Corn, Pork, Soybeans

The 2024 World Pork Expo kicks off today in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark Oppold has more details on the event and what hog futures are currently doing.  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AJCA Gears up for 18th Annual Round-Up

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) is getting ready for an exciting event July 18-21, 2024 in Montgomery, AL. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GBB to Host BQA Session

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has an upcoming opportunity for producers to gain valuable Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training. GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, shares more details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Traceability Programs See Increased Interest from Livestock Group

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Livestock groups across the country are showing increased interest in livestock traceability programs. Gene Noem, a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Executive Committee shares more on the importance of traceability in marketing U.S. animal protein. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, Dairy, Marketing, Poultry

The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb a pandemic threat. U.S. officials are already moving bulk vaccine that closely matches the current virus into almost five million vaccine doses. These …

ACA Kicks Off YCLP Class XI

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recently kicked off their 11th class of the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley shares how the program develops the future leaders of the cattle industry. The class consists of 18 young cattlemen and women, from 14 different counties, with varied backgrounds and involvement within the industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

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Florida Family Farm Being Preserved Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Dan Conservation, Environment, Florida, Pasture

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the preservation of a Florida family farm. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) the Limestone Creek Ranch property, a more than 470-acre cattle operation in Hardee County, is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $2,837,000. “We are very proud to add the folks at Limestone Creek Ranch …