CENTENNIAL, Colo. (NCBA) – While producers have traditionally participated in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) because it’s the right thing to do, there is sound research that indicates BQA certified producers can benefit financially as well. According to a recent study by the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program and conducted by Colorado State University (CSU), results show a significant premium for calves …
Talking Beef Exports at Cattle Industry Summer Meeting
The 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting is taking place this week in Denver, Colorado. And according to a story from Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, beef exports are top of mind. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting
DENVER (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) leaders redoubled their efforts to push back against deceptive and erroneous marketing and nutritional claims by plant-based and lab-created alternatives to real beef. In the opening General Session of the cattle industry’s annual Summer Business Meeting, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, and Alisa Harrison, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and …
Georgia Beef Board Invites Producers to Region Roundups
Beef producers across Georgia are invited to take part in the annual Regional Roundup meetings. They start in late August and will take place at four locations across the state. Kaytlyn Malia, with the Georgia Beef Board, says these meetings are a great place to get more information about your beef checkoff program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Excited about Potential Opportunities for U.S. Beef in China
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are in China this week for the first high-level, face-to-face discussions since the talks broke down in May. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, says they are excited about potential opportunities for U.S. beef in China. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Dieticians Learn More About Lean Beef
We told you two weeks ago that the Florida Beef Council (FBC) would be attending the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference on Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, says the council was there to make sure dieticians had the most current information about lean beef. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
CENTENNIAL, CO (CBB) — Chuck Coffey, chairman, and Jared Brackett, vice chairman, of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB) recently traveled to Taiwan and Japan as part of a U.S. contingent exploring opportunities for U.S. beef in those countries. The week-long trip took place May 4-May 11, 2019. “Taiwan and Japan are in prime position for further market …
Georgia Beef Board Talking with Producers
Producer communications is one of the aspects of the Beef Checkoff program. According to Kaytlyn Malia, the Georgia Beef Board will be busy talking with many producers during the next couple of weeks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Mississippi Sued Over Fake-Meat Labeling Law
(NAFB) — A federal lawsuit is accusing Mississippi of violating free-speech rights by prohibiting makers of plant-based foods from using terms like “meatless meatballs” and “vegan bacon.” The lawsuit was filed last week by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Illinois-based Upton’s Naturals Company, which makes vegan-based products and sells them in many states, including Mississippi. The suit was …
Promoting Lean Beef to Florida Dieticians
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) will be in Marco Island later this week discussing lean beef during the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, wants to make sure dieticians have the most current information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …