China Looks at its Ban on Ractopamine Residues in Meat

China’s zero-tolerance policy on ractopamine residues in meats is keeping some U.S. pork and beef products from being sold there. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, China is taking another look at its policy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

NCBA President Marty Smith Issues Statement on Florida Meetings

(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was invited to participate in two Florida producer meetings this week to discuss industry issues. Let me be clear, NCBA will not participate in events with organizations litigating against NCBA or the Beef Checkoff. Nor will we engage in events that that lend a voice to anti-agriculture activists like Marty Irby, a …

Georgia Beef Board Ready for Macon Burger Week

Another big Beef Checkoff event will be taking place next week in Georgia, as the annual Macon Burger Week will be held. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they have 20 restaurants participating this year. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Returns to Broadcast Television

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is getting Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. back on broadcast television during The Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas (NCBA) — With the holidays looking a little different this year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is ensuring one thing remains the same – …

The Beef Checkoff: Beef Demand Is a Well-Primed Pump

(CBB) — There seems to be a rash of articles and news pieces in ag media lately, focused on beef demand and its driving power and importance in everything from cattle prices to grocery store sales. The writers and experts all agree on this:  the process of generating beef demand is like a well-primed pump. It provides the beef industry …

State Cattle Groups Support Cattle Market Transparency Act

More than a dozen state cattle organization voice their support for the Cattle Market Transparency Act. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leadership, 16 state cattle groups say the bill “will aid in cattle market transparency for all producers.” Led by the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, the group says, “our respective organizations do not ask for any type of market …

Latest Outlook for Meat Imports and Exports

We hear information from time to time that exports of some agricultural products are doing better this year than expected. Stephanie Ho has a story looking at the latest outlook for not only meat exports but also imports. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski notes they are expecting increases in beef imports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

USDA to Host Educational Webinar Series on CME Specifications, Live Cattle and Beef Carcass Grading and Certification

(USDA/AMS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a series of four webinars with guest speakers from three regional USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTCs), the CME Group, and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). These free webinars begin Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, and are targeted to cattle producers, feeders, and others in the U.S. fed beef supply …

Promoting Georgia Beef Through Burger Week Events

It has been a busy time for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) with various promotions being conducted despite this time of COVID-19. One of those was Atlanta Burger Week, which GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says went very well. And she has additional information about another Burger Week event coming up next month. For more information about Beef …

Florida Beef Council Taking Part in National Event

Various plans and promotions through the Beef Checkoff are being discussed this week during a national meeting. DeAnne Maples, director of education & promotion for the Florida Beef Council (FBC), says normally this event would have been held in Denver. But this year it is a virtual event. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC …