COOL Ruling could have Consequences for U.S. Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

The World Trade Organization is expected to issue a final ruling soon on Mexico and Canada’s challenge of U.S. country-of-origin labeling regulations for red meat. A ruling against the U.S. could give Canada and Mexico the green light to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of some U.S. products. Ralph Loos has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Beef Producer Knows Value of Beef Checkoff

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In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Randy Fordham from Royston, Georgia is someone who truly believes in what the checkoff does for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Final Cotton Numbers; Conservation Project

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on the final 2014 cotton numbers and information on a multi-state nationally funded Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Florida Beef Month Going Well

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May Beef Month continues in Florida, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is pleased with the ways things have gone thus far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Georgia May Beef Month Promotions Continue

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May Beef Month continues across Georgia as various promotional events are taking place. Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says efforts include taking culinary students on a farm tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Positions Open

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USDA is looking for nominations to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Any beef producer in the U.S. who owns cattle, or an importer who imports cattle or beef is eligible. All eligible producers or importers are encouraged to seek nomination by June 5th. Vacancies are available in many states, including the Southeast Unit covering the states of Alabama, Georgia, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: “Don’t Pack a Pest” Campaign

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign, which urges visitors to help prevent unwanted pests and disease from entering Florida. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by …

Study Shows Beef and Pork Industry Losses from COOL Labels

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

A new study shows the mandatory country of origin labeling program has not increased demand for pork and beef and is costing those industries a lot of money. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Deadline to Submit Comments on Dietary Guidelines Is Today

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Today is the final day that you can make comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretaries regarding the proposed 2015 Dietary Guidelines. Download Audio For more information go to dietaryguidelines.gov or beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Beef Ambassador Talks with Consumers and School Kids

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In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jeffrey Mitchell is the Beef Ambassador in Florida and someone who sees first hand the importance of the checkoff to the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …