County meetings will be taking place across Georgia for chapters of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association over the next few weeks. One of those will be held next week in the northern part of the state, and Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, says she will be there to talk about the issue of alternative proteins and meat substitutes. For …
November Beef Exports Set New Value Record
According to data released late last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that was compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), beef export value reached another new high in November. It actually topped the $1 billion mark for the second time in 2021. November pork exports, while a bit lower than a year ago, saw year-to-date export values …
Lower Beef Output, but Higher Steer Prices for 2022
The trends we saw in meat consumption and meat prices last year may continue here in 2022. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, cattle producers may get a little more money for their steers this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Registration Now Open for 2022 Stakeholders Summit
The Animal Agriculture Alliance notes that there is only one way to effectively safeguard the future of animal agriculture, and that is together. So, they want producers to know they have the opportunity to come together in person once again. The 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit is your chance to meet and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the food chain …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Atlanta Chili Week
The Beef Checkoff continues to promote events in Georgia to start off 2022, as Atlanta Chili Week is coming up. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says this will include restaurants who also participate in Atlanta Burger Week. Atlanta Chili Week will be held January 17-23. For more information about the Beef Checkoff activities, …
Florida Beef Council Board Working for Farmers and Ranchers
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) wants farmers and ranchers across the state to know they are proud to work on your behalf in the areas of beef education, promotion, and research. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says their Board of Directors is comprised of voluntary leaders. Learn more on the FBC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Industry Reacts to Meat Supply Chain Action Report
Farm groups mostly welcomed the Biden administration’s meat supply chain action plan Monday. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says his organization “appreciates the Biden administration’s continued work to ensure a fair and competitive meat processing system.” The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association also welcomed the action plan, which they say will bring transparency and true price discovery to the cattle …
Agriculture Department and Justice Department Issue Shared Principles and Commitments to Protect Against Unfair and Anticompetitive Practices
(WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2022)Â — Speaking at a White House event focused on competition in agriculture, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed their shared commitment to effectively enforcing federal competition laws that protect farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers and growers from unfair and anticompetitive practices, including the antitrust laws and the Packers and Stockyards …
USMEF on Importance of Amending Japan’s Beef Safeguard
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently reported on the status of its consultations with Japan aimed at adjusting Japan’s safeguard trigger levels for imports of U.S. beef. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom expressed appreciation for USTR’s prioritization of this issue and explains the urgency of amending the safeguard threshold. In 2021, Japan’s imports of U.S. beef exceeded …
NCBA Dealing with EPA Issues, Including WOTUS
While 2021 has been a busy year for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), their efforts on many fronts will continue in 2022. NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager explains what some of those issues are as they deal with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And when it comes to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), Yager says NCBA is working …