Back in January of 2020, we talked about how many in agriculture were pleased with the signing of the first phase of the China trade deal. Those in the beef industry were hoping the trade deal would bring a significant boost in U.S. beef exports to China. Last month, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of …
Cost of 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a bit different this year because of COVID-19. But, did consumers pay more or less this year for the items that make up the traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner? Rod Bain has a story that answers that question. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton shares the cost of some of this year’s Thanksgiving Day dinner items, per the 2020 …
Promoting Florida Beef via New Digital Campaign
The Beef Checkoff program in Florida is presenting the beef message to consumers with a little help this holiday season. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they received financial support to help them with a new digital campaign. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee …
‘Beefing Up the Holidays’ in Georgia
With that time of the year here, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again ‘Beefing Up the Holidays’. Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, says they are asking people to pardon the turkey this year and put beef on their dinner tables. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815 or go …
U.S. Meat Production Poised for More Growth
Producers of every commodity in the meat sector will likely boost production in 2021. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, the U.S. beef industry is likely to post only a modest increase in production. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Looking Ahead to Challenges, Opportunities
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its virtual Strategic Planning Conference last week and new USMEF chairman, Pat Binger of Cargill Protein, says there will be a lot of challenges in the upcoming year, but also opportunities for red meat exports. Micheal Clements has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
A big Beef Checkoff event took place last week in Georgia, as Macon Burger week was well attended. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says the week went fantastic. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815 or go to their website, georgiabeef.org/. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida College Students Learn About Beef Via Online Course
The Beef Checkoff program in Florida works in various ways to present the beef message to consumers. But recently the Florida Beef Council (FBC) worked with students at the University of Florida through an on-line course. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they took part in the “Meat We Eat” course. For more information about this and other Beef …
Pork Exports Remain on Record Pace; Beef Exports Trend Lower
(USMEF) — September exports of U.S. pork increased 10% year-over-year, keeping 2020 exports on a record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were fairly steady with last year in major Asian markets but trended lower overall. Pork exports reached 222,475 metric tons (mt) in September, with value increasing …
NCBA Highlights Beef and Produce Pairings on Healthy Plates with #UnitedOnThePlate Partnership
Beef Checkoff partners with Produce for Better Health Foundation to showcase how pairing beef with vegetables and fruits boosts flavor and health (NCBA) — In an effort to continue to highlight beef’s place on the plate, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has partnered with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) to celebrate how …