U.S. Trade Representative Froman Keynotes Spring Legislative Conference

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From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (April 13, 2016) – As part of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual Legislative Conference this morning, Ambassador Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative, stressed the cost of inaction on the Trans Pacific Partnership. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Evaluating the Beef Quality Assurance Program

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In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs Dwain Johnson, professor of meat science with the University of Florida, explains how they are working with the BQA program. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Florida Beef Producers Reminded of Free BQA Certification

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There are only a few days remaining for beef and dairy producers to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified online for free. Director of beef marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, Ashley Hughes, encourages producers to take advantage of this opportunity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Georgia Intern Learns about Beef Industry

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Learning about the beef industry in Georgia is an opportunity one intern has been able to do. Hillary Polk from Sylvania, Georgia has been an intern with the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. 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 …

Helping Organics Grow with Clear Livestock and Poultry Standards

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The mission of the National Organic Program, part of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is to protect the integrity of USDA organic products in our country and throughout the world. This means clearly defining what it means to be organic and enforcing those rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Latest Numbers Show Export Pace Still Lagging

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The value and volumes of U.S. agricultural exports continue to lag behind last year’s pace. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

February Meat Exports Sluggish

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports February meat exports were sluggish. While pork and beef exports were roughly steady with last year’s volumes, export value moved lower as prices continued to decline from the 2014 highs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 8, 2016

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In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the importance of animal traceability for meat exports, how climate change may actually be producing better wine, the latest trend in farmland values, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Animal Traceability Important for Meat Exports

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The mission of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is to increase the value and profitability of the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand for their products in export markets through a dynamic partnership of all stakeholders. One issue we hear about from time to time is animal traceability. So I asked USMEF Senior Vice President for …

One Week Left for Free Online BQA Certification

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There is only one week remaining for beef and dairy producers to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. will pick up the $25-$50 online training fee for every person who signs up for BQA training by April 15th. Melissa Jackson has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …