Macon Burger Week

Macon Burger Week is Underway in Georgia

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

We’ve been talking about it the past couple of weeks, and now it’s underway, the annual Macon Burger Week. Dale Sandlin, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board, notes a lot of ground beef will be sold during this event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Conducts a Beef Demo

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting Convention in Miramar Beach. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, was there and says they conducted a beef demo at the annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

meat sales

Meat Sales are Surging

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy

Led by fresh beef. meat sales are surging. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Tyson Foods

Meatpacking Companies to Pay Fines in Brazil

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy

According to a story from the Associated Press, various meatpacking companies have been fined in Brazil. Rusty Halvorson reports this is regarding where cattle are being raised in that country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

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NCBA Speaks Out against New Dietary Guidelines Recommendations

Dan Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is speaking out against new recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Rusty Halvorson has more details. The committee suggests replacing beef with plant-based proteins like beans, peas, and lentils. Registered Dietitian and NCBA Executive Director of Nutrition Science Dr. Shalene McNeill calls the suggestion “impractical” and “out of touch.” “We’re not going to get the …

cattle

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down Slightly

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released their October Cattle on Feed Report, and the new numbers indicate cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on October 1, 2024. The inventory was slightly below October 1, 2023. According to a story from Gary Crawford, …

Tyson Foods

Benefits to Proposed Rule for Competition in Meatpacking Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Legislative, Regulation

USDA recently released its fifth and final proposed rule to beef up competition in the highly consolidated meatpacking industry – seeking advice on price discovery and competition in markets for fed cattle. Rusty Halvorson has the story.  Joe Maxwell, the co-founder of Farm Action, says one of the real problems facing cattle producers is a lack of transparency. “In cattle …

beef export

USDA Raises Beef Production Outlook, Trims Dairy Expectations

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Marketing

USDA’s October beef production outlook was noticeably higher compared to the prior month’s forecast. Rusty Halvorson has more details. USDA outlook board chairman Mark Jakenowski says beef production is expected to grow both this year – and next year. “Beef production was raised 210 million pounds for 2024. We’ve been seeing some increased steer and heifer slaughter and also higher …

Plant-based products

Interest in Plant-Based Products is Cooling Off

Dan Beef, Marketing

Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve.  The plant-based meat sector, a hot topic a few years ago, is currently experiencing growing pains. Fresh meat alternatives had volume sales of 36.9 million pounds for the 52 weeks ending on May 19. That’s …

Hay Contest

UF/IFAS 2024 Beef & Forage Field Day is Thursday

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education, Florida

Cattle producers are invited to attend the University of Florida/IFAS 2024 Beef & Forage Field Day, at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Beef Cattle Unit near Marianna, FL. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The event will begin with a trade show, coffee, and registration at 8:00 AM Central Time, then field tours will start at 9:00 AM and …