When it comes to beef cattle prices, it’s important to keep things in perspective. That’s according to CattleFax Market Analyst Lance Zimmerman. As the market begins to transition from record-high levels, there’s still opportunity for cow-calf producers who meet the growing demand for quality. Zimmerman offers the following advice for cattle producers as they navigate the change in cattle prices. …
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment period for the Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling. The comment period will now end on May 10, 2016. Due to the complexity of this issue, the FDA is …
U.S. Beef Consumption Declining
Over the last 40 years, there has been a decrease in per-capita red meat consumption in the United States. Dr. Gary Lacefield, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky, says that this year will have the lowest amount of beef consumption in history. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Beef Checkoff is a Good Return on Investment
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Jimmy Maxey, reminds producers how the beef checkoff has performed over the past few years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Drone Registration Rules Announced; Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information and rules on registering your drone with the federal government, as well as a video from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the Omnibus Appropriations Bill approval. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2015 – This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and …
Florida Beef Council Offers Ideas for Holiday Meals
For those who are still trying to come up with ideas for meal planning over the holiday period, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council offers some great ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
ABAC Beef Team Member Helping Promote Industry
Amanda Murphy, who attends Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, was part of the ABAC Beef Team this past semester. It’s a program put together by the Georgia Beef Board, and one she learned a lot from. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Talking Alabama Beef with Students
Getting the beef message out to students continues to be a major effort of the beef checkoff in Alabama. And Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, talks about a recent event where the association was able to educate students about the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the multilateral agreement reached at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. “I appreciate the efforts of Ambassador Froman and his team in working to put an end to foreign export subsidies. “The agreement reached in Nairobi was never expected to reduce the high foreign tariffs …