In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from this year’s Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, provide information about 45 state cattlemen’s associations sending a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with looking at how it’s a good year for pumpkins and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
Cattle Producers Urged to Get Involved in Preserving the Checkoff
We told you earlier this week that 45 state cattlemen’s associations had sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him not to issue an order for a supplemental beef checkoff under the 1996 General Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Philip Ellis from Wyoming explains what the letter is all about. Download Audio …
Consumers Going On-line to Learn about Beef
Did you know that since April 2014, the new beef checkoff digital advertising campaign has motivated over 1,700,000 consumers to visit the checkoff’s “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cattle Producers Reminded to Get BQA Certified for Free
Cattle producers are being reminded you still have time to take part in becoming BQA certified for free. Josh White, Executive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, encourages producers to take advantage of this opportunity being presented by Boehringer Inglehim. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Forty-Five Cattlemens’ Associations Tell USDA: Don’t Hijack the Checkoff
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2014) – Today, 45 state cattlemens’ associations representing more than 170,000 cattle breeders, producers and feeders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, urging him not to issue an Order for a supplemental beef checkoff under the 1996 General Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act. Bob McCan, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association …
Georgia Beef Board at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway in Moultrie, Georgia, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board hopes producers will stop by their booth to learn more on how beef checkoff dollars are being used across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Florida Cattlewomen Talk Beef at Southern Women’s Show
The Florida Cattlewomen, along with the American National Cattlewomen, talked with many women about the healthy benefits of beef at a major event this past weekend. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council was pleased with everyone’s participation in promoting beef in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Best Steak Contest
October Beef Month events continue across Alabama, including last week’s announcement of this year’s Alabama’s Best Steak Contest winner. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about this year’s winner along with also giving an update on another event which took place last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Beef, Pork and Dairy Production all Tight
The latest forecast for livestock production shows total meat production for both 2014 and 2015 have been raised from last month. But, that does not means every sector is up, as USDA economist Robert Johansson runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Food Prices Consistent with Inflation
While food prices have risen, Cindy Zimmerman reports that the rise has stayed consistent with inflation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …