May Beef Month Kicks Off in Georgia

Will Jordan Beef, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Georgia Beef Board’s May Beef Month kicks off this week with events throughout the state during the month. Listen below or click here for more information. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Resourceful: Stretching The Beef Checkoff Dollar

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

We all know that a dollar bill today does not have the same buying power a dollar bill had in 1985; yet the Beef Checkoff Program still just collects one dollar per head when cattle are sold. In the second part of a conversation with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, learn how the checkoff stretches that dollar for the …

Driving Demand for Beef During Tight Supplies

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

As U.S. beef supplies continue to tighten, discovery of new cut options by consumers is vital. I visited with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, to discuss how the Beef Checkoff is driving the demand for beef during tight supplies. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Underutilized Cuts Finding Opportunities During Tight Beef Supply

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Difficulty provides an opportunity for growth. The U.S. beef industry is re-learning this lesson as the cow herd continues to contract as demand for beef continues to grow domestically and abroad. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), USDA and the Beef Checkoff are collaborating to promote cuts often overlooked. USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, shares more on growing opportunities for …

“Eye Opening”: FBC Holds Ranch to Ribeye Event

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Florida Beef Council (FBC), General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Florida Beef Council recently held a “Ranch to Ribeye” event to connect cattlemen with members of the food service industry. Designed to tell the story of beef from pasture to plate, the event helped close the information gap between producers and consumers. Listen below as one event attendee, Chef Alex Kuk of Temple Street Eatery in Ft. Lauderdale, shares …

Forecasting April Meat Production

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Pork, Poultry, USDA

How are U.S. animal protein sectors performing? Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, discusses beef, pork, and broiler production in USDA’s latest forecasts. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Possible Signs of Cows Being Held Back for Breeding

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Marketing

Breeding is a critical aspect of managing a cattle operation, whether it’s for dairy or beef production. Selecting the right cows for breeding ensures the continued health, productivity, and profitability of the herd. However, identifying cows that are being held back for breeding requires a keen eye and an understanding of the subtle signs that may indicate they are being …

Beef and Pork Exports Bring Nice Returns to Corn and Soybean Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Corn, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

New information released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows beef and pork exports last year at $18.1 billion had a significant impact on the corn and soybean industries. The numbers, from an independent study conducted by The Juday Group, notes U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 14.6% per bushel to the value of corn …

NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay

Dan Beef, Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), This Land of Ours

The Senate passed a resolution last week to block beef from Paraguay, now industry leaders are now looking to the House. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on the House to follow the Senate’s lead and pass a resolution against the import of beef from Paraguay. It comes after a USDA decision back in November to allow beef …

Good Demand Found at Recent Cattle Sale

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Continued good demand is being found for both feeders and calves across the country. Mark Oppold looks at how cattle sold during a recent sale. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024