From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of scientists led by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers has found a faster and more precise way to detect salmonella in beef and chicken, a finding that could help prevent major illnesses. Salmonella is the lauding …
Beef Production up Five Percent in 2016
The beef cow herd and beef production continues to increase. Ag Web Dot Com said with three-quarters of 2016 done, beef production is up five percent over last year, and will continue to post monthly gains for the rest of this year and into 2017. Not only are the numbers of cattle growing, but they’re getting bigger as well. Weight …
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
Cathy Isom tells you about the new online tools designed to beef up your learning experience in the field and on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Vilsack Responds to Concerns about Possible Imports of Brazilian Beef
Due to concerns about the possible re-introduction of foot and mouth disease, many in the cattle industry are very concerned with the U.S. importing beef from Brazil. Back in early August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that the U.S. will resume importing fresh, frozen or chilled, beef products from Brazil. Gary Crawford reports …
Florida Cattlewomen Hosting New Beef Promotion
Beef Checkoff dollars help Florida Cattlewomen promote beef in various ways each year. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about a brand new, month-long program that will be hosted by the Florida Cattlewomen called, “Train Like a Cattlewoman”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Teams Have Been Selected
This year’s Georgia Beef Team has been selected, and according to Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia, the team will soon be out promoting beef at various locations across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef 101 Courses Still Popular in Alabama
Many Beef 101 courses have taken place in Alabama over the years and they continue to be very popular among those attending. In this week’s beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is having more this month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Department of Agriculture and University of Georgia Holds Fourth Annual Agriculture Tour
From the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences By Clint Thompson The University of Georgia and Georgia Department of Agriculture continue to make Georgia’s No. 1 industry a top priority. UGA President Jere W. Morehead and Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, along with UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Dean and Director Sam …
Producer Observations from Japan
Last week a team of pork, beef, corn, and soybean producers visited Tokyo to meet with Japanese meat buyers and other food industry professionals, and examine marketing opportunities for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Alabama Preparing for October Beef Month
The beef checkoff in Alabama is busy preparing for a big promotion, October Beef Month. For those of you who have been keeping up with Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, you know the judging of the Fiery Four is taking place right now. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the winner of that contest will be revealed during …