It was recently noted that next month President Trump is scheduled to meet with the Chinese President, as many in agriculture are concerned with the trade war between the two countries. Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their Spring Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. During the event, USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, talked about how the U.S. red meat industry …
NCBA on Importance of U.S. Beef Trade
In an interview with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, he explained to Southeast AgNet how trade is an important part of the U.S. beef industry’s bottom line. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
USMEF Encouraged by Recent Breakthroughs
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding their Spring Conference in Kansas City, Missouri this week. During the event, a media conference was held where USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, talked about the recent breakthroughs that are important to the U.S. red meat industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Excellence in Beef Course Held in Florida
Together with the University of Florida, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently conducted an Excellence in Beef Course. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what the event was all about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Winner Chosen in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
A winner has been announced in the 2019 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, has details about the delicious beef meal that was chosen. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
More Promotions for Georgia Beef Month
May Beef Month in Georgia continues with various promotions and events taking place. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, talks about a big event that took place this past weekend. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Important Breakthroughs for U.S. Red Meat
Last Friday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that Japan had agreed to eliminate long-standing restrictions on U.S. beef exports, including the 30-month cattle age limit. Later that day, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the removal of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and Canada and elimination of those countries’ retaliatory tariffs on …
Industry Reactions on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement after the Section 232 tariffs were removed from Canada and Mexico. “Today’s announcement is a big win for American agriculture and the economy as a whole. I thank President Trump for negotiating a great deal and for negotiating the removal of these tariffs. Canada and Mexico …
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving the way for expanded sales to the United States’ top global beef market. Last week, on the margins of the G-20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Niigata, Japan, Secretary Perdue met …
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) blueprint, published today in Frontiers and Genetics, will serve as a guide for research and funding in animal genomics for 2018-2027 that will facilitate genomic solutions to enable producers to meet increasing future demands for animal products by a growing world population. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the National Institute for Food and …