Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a recent event the association took part in where it was able to provide information about the healthy aspects of beef with dietitians. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Tarentaise Cattle a Viable Option for Southern Cattlemen
The tarentaise cattle breed came to America in the 1970s from southeastern France and has long been valued as the perfect “other” breed by progressive cattlemen. We sat down with Leonard Sheriff, owner of Seven Lakes Tarentaise Farm, to talk about why people in the southeast should consider raising and breeding tarentaise cattle. Download …
WHO Clarifies Position on Processed Meats
The World Health Organization issued a news release to clarify the International Agency for Research on Cancer position regarding processed meats last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 30, 2015
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …