While cattle market prices have seen their ups and downs over the past couple of years, producers may be able to see something this year that’s a bit different. One of the speakers during last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention was CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. And he told producers they should see a market this year that’s not quite so …
Good News from Beef Tenderness Survey
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have information about the Beef Tenderness Survey, an effort through the National Beef Checkoff Program. And according to Dr. Dwain Johnson, professor of meat science at the University of Florida, this survey takes place about every five years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Eliminating New World Screwworm from the U. S.
As we near eradication of New World Screwworm from the Florida Keys. APHIS invites you to take an interactive look at all the steps we’ve taken to rid the United States of this dangerous pest, and save the Florida Key deer. Go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/maps/animal-health/screwworm-mapping to view our screwworm story map. A story map is a web-based application that can include …
New Opportunities for Agriculture with Trump Administration
With the new administration having almost 4 weeks under their belt, there are many things that agriculture is hoping to accomplish. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, says some have already taken place. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Georgia Beef Board Gathers Good Information at National Event
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, those involved with the beef checkoff were able to learn more about what the checkoff has been doing on a national basis and what’s in store yet this year. In our Georgia beef checkoff report, Will Bentley, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, says it was a good place …
Florida Beef Council Continues to Implement Programs
We told you last month that at the end of 2016, the Florida Beef Council had a position open up, and efforts continue through various interviews to fill it. But Jim Handley, chief executive officer with the Beef Council, wants producers to know work through their beef checkoff continues and has this reminder as to how the program is conducted …
74th Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show Starts Wednesday
Cattle producers in Alabama are invited to take part in the 2017 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show Wednesday and Thursday in Montgomery. ACA President-elect, Richard Meadows, says there will be a lot to see this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
NCBA President-elect Encourages Producers to Get Involved
The new president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Kevin Kester from Parkfield, California, knows it will be a busy year for them as there are a variety of issues to deal with that affect cattlemen across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Alabama Cattlemen Getting Ready for Annual Convention
While a good number of cattlemen and women from Alabama were in Nashville, Tennessee last week for the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention, Dr. Billy Powell says the focus now is on the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show coming up next week in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending February 3rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …