From the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board: November 30, 2015: Human and animal health experts came together in Atlanta, Georgia Nov. 3-5 to discuss issues related to antibiotic resistance and to work toward increased antibiotic stewardship in human medicine and animal health. Throughout the dialogue, attention focused on specific areas that can be measured to verify progress made in reducing antimicrobial resistance. …
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Cattlemen’s College series will kick-off its 23rd year Jan. 26-27 in San Diego, California, during the annual Cattle Industry Convention. This year’s event will feature speakers and live animal demonstrations that will give cattlemen and women the tools to connect, learn and innovate. Josh White, NCBA’s executive director of Industry and Member Services, discusses the …
Foot and Mouth Disease
After 86 years of the United States being free of foot and mouth disease, Cathy Isom poses the big question still being asked: Are we ready if it returns? There have been studies saying that depopulation of livestock is the only effective way to cut foot and mouth losses. Emergency vaccination would be of little help. According to a Kansas State …
What’s in Store for U.S. Livestock Producers in 2016
What’s in store for the U.S. livestock industry over the next year? Gary Crawford has a story that answers that question. Download 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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Southeast AgNet This Week: More Support for Conservation Easements; Proposed Cottonseed Program
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on funds that are available for landowners wishing to protect various land types, as well as an interview about a proposed cottonseed program. 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 Relationship Exists Between …
Alabama Cattlemen Set Budget for 2016
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held its fall quarterly meeting last week, where ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says the budget for 2016 was passed. 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 Provides Funding …
Talking Beef with University of Florida Students
The Florida Beef Council was able to work with the Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen on the University of Florida campus to answer student questions about the beef industry. Ashley Hughes was very pleased with how the event went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Board Request for State Checkoff Dollars
Will Bentley, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board, explains how they’ve requested dollars from the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef to fund promotions in the state. 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 …
Deadline for Free BQA Certification is Today
Beef and dairy producers and being reminded that today. November 20, is the deadline to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)certified for free online. And as an added bonus, anyone who becomes certified during this period is eligible to win a prize package, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the BQA program, funded in part by the beef checkoff. Download …
Beef Checkoff Making Impact on Industry
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Cynthia Douglas from The Rock, Georgia appreciates how the checkoff has made an impact on the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …