Those interested in providing applications for the 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award are reminded they are due March 6, 2020. The program, established in 1991 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), is designed to recognize cattle and livestock operations and their stewardship and conservation efforts. Any individual, group or organization is eligible to nominate one individual/business who/that raises or feeds …
Beef, Pork Production Hit Record Highs in December
Pork and red meat production hit a monthly record in December. The USDA says pork production totaled 2.44 billion pounds, a nine percent jump over December of the previous year. Slaughter was also higher, up nine percent to 11.4 million head. The average live weight gaining was up two pounds to 288 pounds. Beef production totaled 4.72 billion pounds, a …
Florida Cattlemen Visit Tallahassee
During week two of the 2020 Florida legislative session, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) held its annual Legislative Quarterly in Tallahassee. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard says the association’s members were able to sit in on the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Committee Meeting. For more information, contact the FCA office in Kissimmee at http://www.floridacattlemen.org/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S.-China Agreement Expands Opportunities for U.S. Beef
China reopened to U.S. beef in 2017, but technical restrictions kept the cost of producing and processing China-eligible beef very high and made it difficult for the United States to gain market share. But according to a story from U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) Joe Schuele, the U.S.-China “Phase One” trade agreement signed last week will ease or eliminate many …
Georgia Producers Learn About Beef Checkoff Program
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Leadership Conference has been taking place this week. It’s an event that provides members the opportunity to learn more about GCA and also the Beef Checkoff program. According to Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations and Industry Information Kaytlyn Malia, a checkoff presentation took place during the event. For more information about your …
Florida Beef Council Pleased With BQA Field Day
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently hosted a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Field Day. FBC Director of Education and Promotion DeAnne Maples was pleased with the event. Maples said the FBC plans to hold more BQA courses throughout the year and will soon release a schedule. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
U.S. Production of Most Meats Expected to Increase in 2020
According to USDA’s latest outlook, most meat production is expected to increase this year. Stephanie Ho has the story. 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 Florida Cattle …
Bad News for U.S. Beef/Chicken in Potential U.K. Trade Deal
(NAFB) — The U.S. beef and poultry industries got some bad news through a recent article on BBC Dot Com. Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef will be kept out of the United Kingdom under any potential trade deal with the U.S. That comes straight from the UK environmental secretary. Theresa Villiers tells the BBC that the current European Union ban …
Florida Beef Council Hosting BQA Field Day
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) will be hosting a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Field Day this Saturday, January 11. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says the event will be held in Okeechobee. 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, …
Promoting Lean Beef in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is kicking off the new year with a message for consumers. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, is hoping everyone incorporates lean, healthy beef in their diet. 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 …