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New Federal Order Announced by USDA

Dan Avian Influenza, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, USDA-APHIS

Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of …

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Research Efforts with Genetics and a Beef-Dairy Cow Hybrid

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Research

New technologies are being discussed when it comes to sustainability in the beef and dairy industry. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, efforts continue to look at how crossing desirable traits in both dairy and beef cattle can produce animals that provide value-added for producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

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Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The ruling delays enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements, which were set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The CTA mandates …

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Florida Beef Council Works with Group of Educators

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently made a presentation to a group of educators. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains what they talked about and who took part in the workshop. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

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Georgia Beef Board to Attend Farm Bureau Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attends various events each year to talk with producers from across the state. One of those is the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, which starts this Sunday. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they are excited about this opportunity to talk with producers about the checkoff.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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CattleCon 2025: A Can’t-Miss Event for Future Agricultural Leaders

Dan Beef, Cattle

CattleCon 2025 is being called a can’t-miss event for future agricultural leaders. Rusty Halvorson has more information on how FFA and 4-H members can get free admission. CattleCon 2025 is heading to San Antonio, Texas, from February 4-6, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest cattle industry event of the year. Future agricultural leaders, especially FFA and 4-H members, have a …

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New Beef Outlook Indicates Less Production in 2025

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

While many across the country are enjoying turkey on this Thanksgiving Day, we want to think about another protein looking ahead into next year. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, the latest beef outlook is for less production in 2025.  U.S. beef production this year is running a little higher than had been expected despite a gradually diminishing supply …

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ACA Pleased with 60 Savory Stops Campaign

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Marketing

October Beef Month was another success across Alabama this year, as various promotions took place. But one of those was brand new, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Consumer Outreach Josie Jones, says it highlighted 60 years of October Beef Month. To learn more about the promotion, go to the ACA website, or call their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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U.S. Red Meat Sector Shipping as Much Chilled Product as Possible

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The U.S. red meat sector works to ship as much chilled product as possible. Rusty Halvorson has a story explaining why. The U.S. red meat sector leans heavily on “reliability” and “supply ability” to maintain a market edge around the world. Here’s U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “One of our strategic goals is to ship as …