We recently told you that U.S. beef exports saw another new value record in March. They totaled 126,285 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago and the third largest on record, while the value was up 33% to a record $1.07 billion. Vice President for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Erin Borror, says every month it continues to …
Pasture and Rangeland Condition Reaches Record
When this week’s report concerning pasture and rangeland conditions across the country came out, it showed conditions have reached the lowest level for this century. Rod Bain has the story. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at latest notable state pasture and rangeland condition ratings. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House COVID Subcommittee Report Makes Accusations Against Meatpackers
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a report Thursday that says “meatpacking companies engaged Trump Administration political appointees in an aggressive campaign to force workers to remain in dangerous plants with high risk of coronavirus transmission.” The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC), who released the following statement with the report: “The Select Subcommittee’s …
Celebrating Beef Month in Florida
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is celebrating Beef Month in a variety of different ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about a ranch tour they are conducting this week. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Various Promotions Underway for Beef Month in Georgia
May is Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has a variety of promotions taking place this month to get the beef message out to consumers. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, runs through some of the Beef Checkoff promotions that are taking place. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
Beef Export Value Sets another Record
According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record in March. Pork exports that month were the largest so far this year, but well below the record-large totals posted in March 2021. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons (mt) …
Very Concerning Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report
The national average for pasture and rangeland conditions as of the first of May is very concerning. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains the concern behind USDA’s first pasture and rangeland condition report for the year, and how it is reflecting the ongoing drought across the western part of the country. Rippey noted 18% of the nations’ pasture and rangeland conditions are rated …
Congress Holds More Hearings on Beef Industry Competition
Lawmakers continue to look into the lack of competition in the beef industry and the effect it’s having on cattle producers. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
May Beef Month is Underway in Georgia
May is Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has a variety of promotions taking place this month to get the beef message out to consumers across the state. But having an extra hand on the local level is always appreciated. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are always excited to know county Cattlemen’s Chapters are …
71st Annual UF Beef Cattle Short Course is This Week
The 71st annual University of Florida/IFAS Beef Cattle Short Course will return to the traditional in-person full event this year. It will be held May 4-6 at the Straughn Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The event kicks off at 1:00pm on Wednesday and will adjourn Friday at noon. This year’s Short Course will have a double focus: female reproduction and traceability. The …