More Progress Needed on U.S. Beef Access to Saudi Arabia

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia

While Saudi Arabia did recently lift its 30-month cattle age restriction on U.S. beef, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) notes other product restrictions do remain in place. Joe Schuele has the story. According to USMEF, U.S. exports to Saudi Arabia in 2019 totaled $14.3 million. Through April of this year, exports were substantially below the 2019 pace at just …

Working to Improve Access in the U.K. for U.S. Beef

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Back in early March, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) had two representatives in the United Kingdom to help improve access for U.S. beef in the U.K. One of those on that trip was NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, who said then the trip was for them to educate the decision makers in the U.K. …

Georgia Promoting Beef With Other Southeastern States

Clint Thompson Beef, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has joined other Southeastern states in a regional beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin explains the efforts behind this new Beef Checkoff promotion. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion contact the GBB officer in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Expanding the Florida Beef Advertising Message

Clint Thompson Beef, Florida

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is involved in various efforts to expand the beef advertising message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says these efforts are being done through a digital platform. For more information about the Beef Checkoff, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Alabama Launches United We Steak Campaign

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has announced that today, June 10, it is launching a brand new Beef Checkoff promotion. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says it is called United We Steak. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

April Red Meat Exports Weather Production Challenges, Economic Headwinds

Taylor Hillman Beef, Livestock, Pork

April proved to be a solid month for U.S. beef and pork exports despite COVID-19 related interruptions in production and trade. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says, “despite these significant headwinds, global demand for U.S. beef and pork remained strong.” Beef exports were below last April’s large totals but still topped $600 million in value. Pork …

Discussing Marketing Beef Through Alabama Webinars

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Marketing Meat Direct to Consumers is a three-part webinar series being conducted by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA). According to Ali Cantrell, ACA’s director of education and outreach, this Beef Checkoff promotional effort is taking place this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Georgia Promotes Beef Month in Various Ways

Clint Thompson Beef, Georgia

May Beef Month has wrapped up, and Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin explains how the overall Beef Checkoff promotion went this year. For more information about your Beef Checkoff, go to the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

BQA Nominations Due June 5

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The deadline for nominations in the 14th annual National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards is June 5, 2020. The 2020 National BQA Awards recognize five winners in the areas of beef producer, dairy, marketing and education: The beef producer honors include BQA Cow Calf and BQA Feedyard awards, which recognize producers who best demonstrate the implementation of BQA principles as …

Beef Cattle Industry Adjusting to New Conditions

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

One USDA analyst says there are several recent encouraging signs for the beleaguered beef cattle industry. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …