U.S. Consumers Want Beef

USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook included production estimates through January and projections for the future. Download Audio 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

Taiwan Bans Canadian Beef Imports

Taiwanese officials recently announced they’ve banned imports of Canadian beef, meaning Taiwan is now the fifth country to do so following the confirmation of BSE in a beef cow in Canada. Download Audio 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, …

NCC: No Adverse Farm Law Changes or Budget Reductions

From the National Cotton Council: WASHINGTON, DC – With producers now making critical decisions on the new farm law’s various program options and with program election and sign-up deadlines still ahead, it would be highly disruptive and punitive to make adverse policy changes or budget reductions while the new farm law is being implemented. That was the assessment conveyed here …

Crop Insurance Closing Date Is February 28

USDA is reminding farmers that the closing date for crop insurance for most crops is coming up February 28. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio 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 …

USDA Extends Deadline for CSP General Signup

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today that it has extended the deadline for general Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up applications until March 13. CSP is also offering a renewal option through March 31 for eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners with expiring CSP contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Beef Council Approves 2015 Marketing Plan

The Florida Beef Council Board has approved its 2015 marketing plan, and Ashley Hughes says they are thrilled to start working on this year’s plan to really promote beef across the state. Download Audio 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 …

Promoting Georgia Beef to Children

Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board hopes cattlemen and women across the state will get involved in promoting the beef message to school-age children again this year, as there are many great opportunities for local Cattlemen’s chapters to get involved in various events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Alabama Cattlemen Prepare for Busy March

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association staff, after wrapping up their annual convention this past weekend, are now working on more events that Dr. Billy Powell says will keep them busy through the month of March. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

More Signs of the Beginnings of Cattle Herd Expansion

USDA’s latest cattle on feed report shows that as of February 1 of this year, there were 10.7 million head in feedlots, which is slightly more than a year ago. And according to Gary Crawford, there are more signs that cattle producers are beginning to take the first steps toward expanding the herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

West Coast Port Labor Agreement Welcomed by Asian Meat Buyers

The tentative West Coast port labor contract agreement announced over the weekend certainly came as good news for U.S. meat exporters. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio 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 …