There is support for new legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate concerning the labeling of beef. Rusty Halvorson has the story. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the U.S. Specifically, NFU says the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has frozen some funding for farmers as it goes through a sweeping review, despite assurances from the Trump administration that programs helping farmers wouldn’t be affected during the government overhaul. Reuters says the impact has been wide-ranging, from cash assistance for ranchers to fixing cattle watering systems to help for corn growers wanting to …
The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in December 2024. The decision reverses a policy that had restricted U.S. corn exports and ensures continued access to one of the largest markets for American corn producers. In a statement, the …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. It was called the National Road. No, not Route 66. That would come nearly 100 years later. This National Road, built in 1810, was the first road, though paved in gravel, to cross the Appalachians, connecting Ohio and states west with the east coast. Prior to this, once settlers crossed the …
The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a meeting titled “Profiting in the Cattle Business” Saturday, February 15th at the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. Speakers include Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Beef Specialist and Hannah Baker, UF/IFAS State Specialized Agent. The meeting, which starts at 9:30am, is free but registrations …
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was represented well at the annual Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a really good educational experience. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says overall they had a strong presence at the annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Various members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) were able to attend the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley talks about some of the issues that were discussed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
There has been a lot in the news lately about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and changes the Trump Administration wants to make to the civilian foreign aid  and development assistance program. As Tyron Spearman reports, these issues are affecting one company who has worked for years to provide a peanut product to those in need. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
While crop reports at this time of the year are not big ones, there are still numbers in them that traders are interested in. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
