We told you a couple of weeks ago that the University of Florida was working with the Beef Quality Assurance program, in conjunction with other universities across the country, to see how it’s doing. Dwain Johnson, UF professor of meat science, says the effort is to see if there are areas that the BQA program needs to concentrate on in …
BQA Certification Important for Consumer Interest
We’ve spent the past few weeks talking about the Beef Quality Assurance program, or BQA, and why cattle producers should become certified. And today, we look at why the consumer is a very good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Manager Wanted for Babcock Ranch
The Florida Department of Agriculture has announced it is accepting applications to manage the Babcock Ranch. The 70,000-acre ranch is located in Charlotte and Lee counties. Assistant Commissioner and Chief of Staff Mike Joyner says the department hopes to have a rancher to lease and manage the property as early as July. Proposals can be submitted to The Florida Department …
65th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS department of animal sciences will host the 65th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course next week. The event will be take place May 4-6 at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Lower Retail Beef and Pork Prices Expected
Good news for food shoppers, as prices could rise much less than had been expected this year. And one reason why, is both retail beef and pork prices are expected to drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Fresh From Florida Beef
“Fresh from Florida” has become a familiar face to many Floridians due to the popular logo displayed on product packaging and media, but do you really know the background of the brand and its plans for agriculture? The Fresh from Florida mission is protecting the environment, safeguarding consumers, and ensuring a safe, wholesome food supply. Fresh from Florida has certainly …
Pleased with Atlanta Burger Week Promotion
Burger lovers in the Atlanta area enjoyed last week as the Atlanta Burger Week promotion took place at various locations. And director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board, Kaytlyn Malia, says it was an incredibly successful promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Ready for Florida Beef Month
Each year the beef industry in Florida helps get the grilling season off and rolling with its annual Beef Month promotion. And Ashley Hughes, director of beef marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, says May is a great time to celebrate Florida Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 22, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Waters of the U.S. rule, the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers, sustainability in the beef industry, peanuts, cotton Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Sustainability in the Beef Industry
Sustainability is a word we hear more and more of and an issue many in agriculture continue to deal with. Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, executive director of global sustainability for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says there are a lot of issues when we talk sustainability, but one of the top ones is food waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …