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USDA Export Programs in Full Swing Again
Thanks to the new farm bill, USDA’s export programs are operating again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef Passes
After two years of hard work, the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef passed by a 76% vote. The Marketing Order that sets an assessment and levy of $1.00 per head on cattle sold in the state will go into effect on July 1, 2014. More details will be released as they become available. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
NCBA Comments on Proposed Brazilian Beef Imports Rule
Due to concerns about the possible re-introduction of foot and mouth disease, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall explains what is being discussed concerning USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s proposed rule to import beef from certain regions in Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Proposed Animal Feed Rule Could be Costly
Food manufacturers send a lot of their waste to be turned into animal feed. That includes things like expired marshmallows, broken crackers and orange peels. But Bloomberg reports the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed animal feed rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act could make it too expensive for these businesses to recycle un-used food in this way. Download Audio …
Getting the Beef Message Out to Students
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know your dollars also go into teaching students about beef? Patty Barthle from Dade City, Florida has been teaching students for years about the healthy benefits of beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Agriculture Urging EPA to Ditch the Rule
As farmers and ranchers continue to closely watch the EPA’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau chief lobbyist Dale Moore is urging them to join a grassroots effort to “Ditch the Rule.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
AgNet This Week: Earth Day; Slow Start for Crops
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on Earth Day and details on the slow start for crops this year. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
Talking Alabama Beef with Food Prep Class
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains how a recent classroom talk she took part in was really a great opportunity for the beef checkoff program in Alabama in getting the beef message out to students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Looking Ahead at Florida Beef Month
Each year the beef industry promotes the grilling season, and thus Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says May is a great time to celebrate Florida Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …