Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry

A Rabobank analyst says the U.S. could be on the tail end of the second longest expansion of its economy in history. Rabobank Analyst Don Close told the North American Meat Institute this week there are implications for the meat industry, including a pending labor shortage and possible volatile commodity prices ahead, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. Close warns …

If It’s Meat, It’s USDA’s Responsibility to Make Sure It’s Safe

If a food product is labeled “meat,” Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says it is USDA’s responsibility to ensure its safety for consumers. Stephanie Ho has the story. If It’s Meat, Its USDA’s Responsibility Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Beef Council Announces New Website

You can learn more about Beef Checkoff programs via a new website. Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotions Allyson Trimble talks about the brand new site unveiled last week. Florida Beef Council Announces New Website Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

May Is Beef Month in Georgia

The annual May Beef Month promotion is underway in Georgia. Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says a variety of promotional events are taking place this month. May is Beef Month in Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Demand for Chilled U.S. Beef Continues to Soar in Taiwan

Good news for U.S. beef producers, in that demand for chilled U.S. beef continues to soar in Taiwan. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe Schuele has more on that story. Demand for Chilled U.S. Beef Continues to Soar in Taiwan Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Agri View: Consumers Choice in Beef

Everett Griner talks about grass fed in today’s Agri View. Everett explains the changes in consumer’s choice for beef. Consumers Choice in Beef The consumers choice for beef has changed dramatically in recent years. Grass fed. In the beginning grass fed meant a tough taste to this piece of beef, and buyers avoided it. It took time and effort but …

Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company

A group of U.S. Senators are calling for a national security review of the Brazilian acquisition of a U.S. beef company. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Ranking Senate Agriculture Committee Member Debbie Stabenow, and others, are urging the Committee on Foreign Investment to review the proposed purchase of National Beef Packing Company by Brazil’s Marfrig Global Foods. The …

Florida Producers Encouraged to Be BQA Certified

Beef producers are always encouraged to take part in the Beef Checkoff-supported Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs. Allyson Trimble, Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, says online training is an easy way for producers to become certified. Florida Producers Encouraged to Be BQA Certified Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Georgia Beef Board Promoting ATL Burger Week

The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is gearing up for a busy week, as next week will be “Atlanta Burger Week.” Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, is looking forward to the big annual event. Georgia Beef Board Promoting ATL Burger Week Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …