Training Florida Sweethearts about the Beef Industry

Promoting the Florida beef industry takes place in various ways, including through a training session with county Cattlemen’s Association Sweethearts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

USDA Reports Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Free Online BQA Certification Ends April 15

Beef and dairy producers are being reminded you have until April 15th to take advantage of free Beef Quality Assurance certification. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Bright Opportunities in the Cattle Industry

When USDA released their cattle inventory numbers at the end of January, we learned that the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. on January 1, 2016 was at 92.0 million head, up 3 percent from the 89.1 million head on January 1 last year. So good news to see that herds are re-building across the country but …

Farmers Reminded to Respond to the Certified Organic Survey

The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is underway and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond. Jim Ewing, the Southern Regional Office Director for NASS, says the survey questionnaires have already been mailed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Being BQA Certified is Important in Today’s World

In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Marcus South from Thomaston, Georgia says in today’s world it’s important to beef producers to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Full Access to Peru a Boost for U.S. Beef Exports

USDA recently announced that Peru had lifted all remaining BSE-related restrictions and granted full market access for U.S. beef, which is a boost for our exports. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Dieticians Learn More about Georgia Beef

The Georgia Beef Board has been busy attending a variety of events, and according to Kaytlyn Malia, one of those provided a chance to talk beef with dieticians. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Informing Consumers about Florida Beef Producers

The beef industry continues to not only promote their product, but also let consumers know more about the industry and where their beef comes from. And Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes knows it’s important for them and producers across the state to get their message out so consumers are aware of what they do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Segments of Cattle Industry Work Together on Certain Issues

We’ve talked before how different facets of the cattle industry work together on certain issues. And Chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Policy Division Jennifer Houston, who has worked on both the policy and federation sides, explains the differences between the two and how at times they do work together. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …