The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched a new campaign highlighting critical questions about the production of lab-grown fake meat. The Fake Meat Facts campaign will shine a spotlight on the many unknowns that the federal government must clarify before finalizing the regulatory framework for these emerging products. “The federal government is moving in the right direction on lab-grown fake meat oversight, …
Better Days Coming for Chicken Producers
Chicken, pork, and beef producers should all see better days over the next 12 months in spite of specific challenges in each segment. The industry website Meating Place Dot Com notes one industry analyst, Jeremy Scott of Mizuho Securities, who says the worst is behind us in the chicken market. That specific market segment had one of its most difficult …
Record Beef Exports Fuel Optimism
For thousands of producers attending the Cattle Industry Annual Convention in New Orleans last week, the record pace of U.S. beef exports was a major topic of discussion and great source of industry optimism. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Florida Beef Council Working with UCF
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is working with the University of Central Florida (UCF) in getting information to culinary medicine program students about the nutritional aspects of beef. DeAnne Maples, director of beef marketing and promotion, says information is being offered to fourth-year medical students. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting February Events
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was well represented. Kaytlyn Malia discusses how producers from the state were involved in various aspects of the annual event. She also looks at events GBB is promoting for the month of February. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Safety Testing Needed on Lab-Grown Fake Meat
Lab-grown fake meat is an issue that continues to be discussed by many in the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, explains why they feel comprehensive safety testing is needed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Sign-up for Team Beef Florida Ends Friday
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) encourages those interested in being a part of the third season for Team Beef Florida to sign up, as this Friday is the deadline. In our Beef Checkoff report, Erin Freel told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that Team Beef members are trying to make healthy lifestyle choices and include beef as a part of that. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Board to Launch New Children’s Book
This spring, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) will be unveiling a brand new children’s book. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the GBB is excited to launch the new book. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Solid Potential for U.S. Beef in Newly Opened Moroccan Market
USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently announced that Morocco is open to imports of U.S. beef. And according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in Africa, Morocco is one of these places that’s exciting when it comes to U.S. beef and U.S. beef variety meat. Joe Schuele has the story. Monty Brown, U.S. Meat Export Federation …
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
Whether it is called fake meat or clean meat, products containing alternative sources of protein have been appearing in supermarkets and restaurants around the country, and are competing with traditionally raised animal agriculture products. Farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention engaged with experts on what alternative sources of protein are, who backs them and …