In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how busy the livestock industry was this past week disputing the recent claims that red meat could potentially cause cancer. We also have stories concerning Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments for peanut growers, how Disney is getting involved in promoting produce, …
No Convincing Associations Between Red Meat and Cancer, Researcher Says
According to a story from the Beef Checkoff, one researcher says there are no convincing associations between red meat and cancer. Melissa Sandfort has the story. 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 For …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Winner Presentation
October Beef Month in Alabama will soon come to an end, but one promotion again this year was Alabama’s Best Steak Contest. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they recently presented this year’s winner with a plaque and while there enjoyed a great steak. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
MyBeefCheckoff Video: Beef Nutrition Research
Every day, we as consumers decide what foods we will eat, and what foods we’ll feed to our families. The value of beef in the diet is sometimes questioned. However, beef checkoff-funded research shows beef is a protein choice that delivers high nutritional value. More on that as Sharon Alseth reports from Nebraska. To learn more about your beef checkoff, …
Scientific Evidence Does Not Support IARC Report
The livestock industry continues to dispute the recent World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer report. Shalene McNeill, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Nutrition Research, discusses the recent decision by IARC that red meat could potentially cause cancer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Florida Beef Council on WHO’s Cancer Claims
Many in the livestock industry are disputing claims by the World Health Organization (WHO) that eating processed meat, especially red meat, can cause bowel cancer in humans. And Ashley Hughes, director of marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, wants everyone to know that cancer risk is not just about your diet alone and that this report doesn’t help …
Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Atlanta Event
Suzanne Bentley tells us what the next big event the Georgia Beef Board and the beef checkoff will be involved with. 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 For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
WHO Considers Risk In Classifying Carcinogens
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 26, 2015 – For the first time, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) included in a report on agents causing cancer the relative risk of getting the disease, a significant development, according to numerous observers at a recent meeting of the group. The World Health Organization agency at an …
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (October 26, 2015) – An international committee assigned to review all of the available evidence on red meat and cancer risk were divided on their opinion whether to label red meat a “probable” cause of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the International Agency for Research …
Georgia Beef Board Wraps Up Busy 2 Weeks
The Georgia Beef Board is wrapping up a busy two weeks after spending time at both the Georgia National Fair and Sunbelt Ag Expo. Kaytlyn Malia, an ABAC Beef team member and past intern for the Georgia Beef Board, helped at both events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …