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Florida Cattlemen’s Held Boots on the Hill Event During Legislative Quarterly

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Annual Boots on the Hill The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) recently held its annual Boots on the Hill event during the legislative quarterly, bringing together around 200 cattle producers to advocate for the state’s cattle industry. The event provides an opportunity for ranchers to meet directly with legislators and key decision-makers in Tallahassee. We spoke with …

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USDA Launches New World Screwworm Grand Challenge

USDA Announces New World Screwworm Grand Challenge Funding Opportunity U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a major new funding initiative aimed at protecting American livestock and safeguarding the nation’s food supply. The program, called the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge, focuses on innovation, preparedness, and long-term prevention of the destructive pest that poses a serious threat to …

Cattle Enhancement Board

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion Programs

The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to provide vital funding for research, promotion, and educational efforts within the state’s beef industry. This support helps programs that aim to educate both the public and professionals about beef production, quality, and safety standards. Rick Hartman, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, highlighted some of the food service educational events made possible through …

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

Feburary and March Feeder Cattle Watch

Holiday-Shortened Trading Week Puts Live and Feeder Cattle Highs to the Test This was already a holiday-shortened trading week, and with only two more days of trade after today, market participants are closely watching whether recent highs in the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are now in place. In our view, the next couple of sessions could be critical …

Under Secretary Shares Discussion on Beef Exports From Latest Malaysia Trade Mission

Malaysia Trade Mission Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Halal Beef USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg returned last week from a trade mission to Malaysia, where expanding U.S. beef exports was a central topic of discussion. The visit highlighted both the challenges and significant opportunities facing American beef producers as trade relationships in Southeast Asia continue …

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Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a critical role in advancing research that directly impacts the Florida cattle industry. By funding targeted, science-based projects, the board helps address Florida-specific challenges while supporting transparency, innovation, and workforce development within the livestock sector. We spoke with Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research with the Noble Research Institute, who conducted research funded by …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Focusing on Consumer Trends After the Holidays

The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting how shifting consumer priorities around nutrition after the holidays are creating positive momentum for beef. As the new year begins, many consumers are reassessing their eating habits, focusing on balanced diets and foods that deliver real nutritional value. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about how …

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NCBA Reaction to the release of New Dietary Guidelines

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is reacting to the release of the new Dietary Guidelines, which place a stronger emphasis on protein intake and building healthy diets around whole foods. The updated guidelines nearly double the recommended daily amount of protein, a shift NCBA says aligns well with the nutritional value beef provides to families across the country. NCBA …