The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was well represented during the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, FL. To learn more, I visited with ACA’s Erin Beasley. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cattle Inventory Report Shows Unsurprising Trend
Wednesday’s Cattle inventory report showed an unsurprising trend as the U.S. cow herd saw a 2 percent decrease since last year. Terrell Platt, Market Analyst for Cattlefax shares more. Yet as those supplies remain tight, it’s important to give careful consideration to any retained females. Platt noted how cow size should be considered when herd rebuilding does begin. Emphasizing the …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show
The Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is set for Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. The show is hosted by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, and sponsored by the National Peanut Board. Our venue sponsor is the National Peanut Festival. Peanut farmers from Alabama and Florida can expect to visit with over 70 vendors who can help …
Hong Kong Food Service Recovering Gradually, Good for U.S. Red Meat
Completing his first market visit to Hong Kong since the pandemic restrictions were lifted, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, reports opportunity in the Asian market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Beef Council: What’s to Come in 2024
The Florida Beef Council is already working hard in 2024 to promote beef in the Sunshine State. I visited with Jason Conrad, Chair of the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Announces Remote Beef Grading Pilot Program
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
Impact of FCA Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their legislative quarterly meeting last week in Tallahassee. Bringing together cattle producers in the Florida capitol for conversations with legislators to highlight FCA’s priorities for the year. To share more on this is Dusty Holley, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
USDA Helps Fund U.S. Peanut Promotion in New and Existing Markets
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is working hard to promote U.S. commodities, including peanuts, in international markets. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ACA Launches New Resource for Cattlemen
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently launched an exciting new resource for cattlemen: the Cattle Connect podcast. Hear more from ACA Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Kayla Greer. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
January Cattle on Feed Report
The USDA released the January Cattle on Feed report last Friday, providing a glimpse of cattle numbers to start the new year. There were 11.9 million head of cattle and calves on feed as of January 1. A two percent increase from the same time last year. 7.2 million head were steers and steer calves, accounting for 60 percent of …