The 30-month cattle age limit that Mexico placed on U/S. beef more than 10 years ago may soon be ending, as the Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that will allow for imports of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle …
NCBA Member Testifies on COOL in Washington
A National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member from California testified last week before a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee and one of his issues was Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion
During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
Beef Checkoff Helping to Educate Producers
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the beef checkoff also educates producers? Landon Marks from Cherokee County, Alabama talks about how they are trying to get the message out to producers in his area. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …
Training Sessions Help Grow Retail Presence of U.S. Pork and Beef in Peru
The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Technical Services Manager Cheyenne Dixon spent time in Lima, Peru recently conducting training sessions to help grow the retail presence of U.S. pork and beef. Joe Schuele has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
AgNet This Week: Planting Progress Behind; Possible Cattle Expansion
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a reports on planting progress and cattle expansion. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
Life-Saving Technology That We Don’t Use
The Food and Drug Administration has long approved the use of radiation to destroy pathogens in dozens of food products, but it has yet to catch on in the United States. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …