The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced that Dan Halstrom, USMEF senior vice president for marketing, will become the new President and CEO later this year. Joe Schuele has the details. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation Halstrom joined USMEF as senior vice president for marketing in 2010, overseeing promotional activities for U.S. red meat managed through …
Intern Enjoys May Beef Month in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board has been busy the past month conducting various May Beef Month events in the state, and one person helping has been Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association summer intern, Elizabeth Stalvey. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Oklahoma Beef Council Embezzler Pleads Guilty
Former Oklahoma Beef Council employee Melissa Mortenson pled guilty this week to embezzling $2.6 million from the beef checkoff over the course of seven years. She now awaits sentencing from the court. The Beef Council Board of Directors says this is a significant step towards bringing the criminal matter to a conclusion. “We are indebted to federal investigators for the …
U.S. Beef is Back in Brazil
American beef is back in Brazil, after a 13-year hiatus. Stephanie Ho has more on the story. 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 Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Use Food Thermometers to be Food Safe this Summer
Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbecues and plenty of outdoor activities with food as the centerpiece. But before those steaks and burgers go on the grill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers to keep their family and themselves safe from foodborne illness by using a food thermometer …
U.S. is Number One World Beef Supplier
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding their Spring Conference in Arlington, Virginia this week. They held a press conference Tuesday to discuss some of the business being discussed. And a highlight of that was USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng giving some of the export numbers, where he said the United States has become the number one beef …
China/U.S. Beef Import Discussions Moving Faster
The pace of talks to resume U.S. beef exports to China appears to be picking up. Final details are expected to be in place by early next month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s great news for American farmers who will be able to pursue business in China that’s been lost by a rival beef producer, Brazil. As a …
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
The seasonal grilling period is poised to increase demand for meat, according to statistics compiled by Oklahoma State University. The Food Demand Survey found consumers’ willingness-to-pay for steak increased nine percent this month. Meanwhile, consumers say their willingness-to-pay for chicken breast increased 1.2 percent, and 2.45 percent for pork chops, compared to levels indicated in April. Consumers noted a decrease …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with Social Media Campaign
Nationwide sales of fresh beef at retail got a boost earlier this year as the result of a beef industry partnership with the mobile rebates app Ibotta. According to a release from the Federation of State Beef Councils, the partnership also significantly increased consumer engagements with beef through videos, recipes and messages on the app. Overall, the Federation of State …
May Beef Month Continues in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board has been busy the past couple of weeks as May Beef Month events in Georgia continue. And in our Georgia beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia gives us an update of what’s transpired thus far. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …