U.S. Beef Exporters Connect with Wide Range of Buyers

With support from the Beef Checkoff Program and the USDA Market Access Program, last week the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, promoted U.S. beef at the Gulfood trade show. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

10 Big Issues to Watch During the 2019 Florida Legislative Session

Florida lawmakers will gather March 5 in the House chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis give his first State of the State address, the traditional start of the 60-day legislative session. Led by Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, lawmakers this year will deal with myriad issues, ranging from passing a state budget to …

Special Peanut Awards Presented

Special awards were presented during a recent peanut industry event. Tyron Spearman was there and 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Legislative Session

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for the 2019 Florida legislative session that begins next week in Tallahassee. Sam Ard, FCA director of governmental affairs, says the association’s theme this year is “hurricane relief and holding on to what we have.” Ard invites cattle producers across the state to join the Florida Cattlemen’s Association for its annual Boots on the …

Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Days

Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) members from across the state will be in Tallahassee for their annual Farm Bureau Legislative Days March 5-6. It is an opportunity for those involved to impact public policy at the state level and learn about current legislative issues. FFBF members will be visiting with lawmakers and engage in conversations that affect agriculture in the …

Milk Producers File Petition over Label Issue

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) last week filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, outlining a labeling solution to the use of dairy terms on non-dairy products as the agency considers public input from a recently concluded comment period. The petition reinforces current FDA labeling regulations, with some additional clarification, to show how marketplace transparency …

NCBA Applauds Dietary Guidelines Committee Appointees

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds the appointments to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCBA President Jennifer Houston says the committee members and the process is “firmly grounded in the best available science and will ultimately result in nutritional policy that can measurably improve the health of Americans.” Houston notes members of the committee are “leading experts in …

Discussing Prevention of Swine Fever in North America

During USDA’s 95th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum held last week in Arlington, Virginia, many issues were discussed by the various speakers. But there was one issue touched on by all three of the keynote speakers concerning the livestock industry. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Canadian Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay and Mexican Secretary of Agriculture Victor Villalobos all made comments about preventing the spread of African …