In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Richard Meadows from Columbia, Alabama talks about the positive results he’s seen from a beef checkoff funded promotion in their state. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Southeast AgNet This Week: More Data on Bees; Farm Bureau Convention a Month Away
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on data the U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering about the importance of bee pollination, as well as information on the upcoming Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Florida Beef Council Offers Protein Challenge
Many of us may have indulged a bit more than we probably should have during the holiday season, and if you find yourself in that position, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council offers some great tips on how to better your eating habits in the upcoming year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Georgia Beef Board Feeds UGA Football Players
This time of year many have been busy watching the various college bowl games and thus football is a big part of your plans. And feeding University of Georgia (UGA) football players was something the Georgia Beef Board did this past season, as Will Bentley explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Beef Cattle Prices in Perspective
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
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 …