(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2020) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open during the COVID-19 national emergency. “I thank President Trump for signing this executive order and recognizing the importance of keeping our food supply chain safe, secure and plentiful. …
Ready to Promote Beef Month in Florida
We told you recently that during this time of COVID-19, there are many consumers turning to social media to find new ways to prepare various meals. So, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says while Beef Month in May is going to look a bit different this year due to the many changes we are …
New T-Shirt Designed for Georgia Beef Month
May will be Beef Month in Georgia, and this year something new has been designed to help promote the annual event. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says this Beef Month promotion is a way to not only help promote the industry but also a way to help them give back. Again, the t-shirts will be available …
NCBA on Relief Funds for Producers
This week, Congress did approve an increase to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beings money from the first round ran out quickly. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, provides an update on relief funds available to cattle producers. Following NCBA’s letter to USDA this week, members in both chambers of Congress sent a letter …
USDA’s Latest Meat Outlook Shows Lower Prices Across the Board
Covid 19 is affecting many aspects of agriculture, including the prices being paid for some of those products. And that is reflected in USDA’s latest outlook for the meat sector, which according to a story from Stephanie Ho, shows lower prices across the board. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting a reduction in the global …
Beef Checkoff Offers Kid-Friendly Meals for Parents at Home
(NAFB) — As Americans are spending more time at home, parents may need some meal inspiration to keep the whole family happy. The Beef Checkoff is offering some help with recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy. “BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com is a great resource for kid-friendly options that can be made with kitchen staples many families may already have on hand,” …
Alabama Beef Promotion Coming in May
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting beef across the state. And according to Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, they just signed a deal to help launch a summer grilling campaign that starts in May. During this time of COVID-19, Kayla said they are excited to share some …
Extension Economist Offers Reassurances about Meat Supplies
(ACES) — Smithfield Foods has closed a major pork processing facility in South Dakota causing concern about meat supplies and possible shortages among consumers, industry professionals and political pundits. An economist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System said consumers should think about the industry as a whole and the long-term logistics of moving not only meat supplies but also all …
UF Surveys to Identify Impact of Pandemic on Florida’s Agriculture and Marine Industries
(UF/IFAS) — With agriculture and marine industries occupying a large portion of Florida’s economy, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) wants to better understand how measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are impacting these sectors. Starting today, faculty from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics (FRE) department are deploying surveys to UF/IFAS Extension agents …
U.S. Programs Managed on Behalf of Beef Checkoff Continue to Maintain Beef Demand
As a Beef Checkoff Contractor, NCBA Pivots to Address New Reality (NCBA) – Promotion programs being managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff have shifted and grown in response to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. These efforts reflect a consumer population that is concerned for their day-to-day health and the availability of delicious, safe …