AgNet West is pleased to announce its newest tool to deliver agriculture news to California: the weekly AgNet West eNews. Starting February 7, 2013, it will arrive directly in email in-boxes each Thursday. AgNet West eNews is specifically designed for farmers and others interested in California’s agriculture industry. A reader-friendly format will contain timely news stories, links to important agriculture information and …
2013 Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
Many topics will be discussed next week at the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in Tampa, Florida as NCBA’s Colin Woodall said one of those will be the farm bill. Download Audio More information about the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention which will take place February 6-9 is on the NCBA website at www.beefusa.org. Sponsored …
Farm Economy Scores Big with Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is expected to pump billions of dollars into the economy, with a large portion of that going directly into the food and farm economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Being BQA Certified Benefits the Industry
In this weeks “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida who said producers being BQA is important for the industry’s efforts in keeping consumers satisfied with the product they receive. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Proposed FSIS Rule under Extended Review
A proposed rule for labeling mechanically tenderized beef products is under extended review at the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule has been under review for more than three months. OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is supposed to complete reviews within Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Beef Message Reaching Florida College Students
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has more information about how a new campaign with college students at the University of Florida will help to get the beef message out to other college students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Stretching Beef Checkoff Dollars in Georgia
Josh White, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, wants cattle producers in his state to know they continue to work with the dollars that do come in by stretching them in as many ways possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GCA Emerging Leadership Class Underway
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association building in Macon was the setting today for the first leg of the 2013 GCA Emerging Leaders Conference. And part of today’s presentation was given by Kendal Frazier, NCBA Executive VP, who talked with me about some of the key areas they like to discuss when it comes to leadership positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Japan Easing Trade Restrictions for U.S. Beef
It was announced this morning by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that an agreement had been reached paving the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan. Something that J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said is great news for cattlemen and women. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
New Retail Food Price Forecast, Same Predictions
USDA has released their newest retail food price forecast, and USDA food economist Ricky Volpe says there are no real changes or surprises. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …