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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz. Last week. During the election of officers for 2024-25, Steve Hanson, a rancher and cattle feeder from Elsie, Neb. became the new USMEF chair. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, he is a believer in the checkoff programs and how they help USMEF conduct their …
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently sponsored a presentation to college students. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains where this took place and who took part in it. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Thanks to the Alabama Beef Checkoff program, a group of young cattlemen were able to take an educational trip to Oklahoma. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, explains what this trip was all about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) released the September numbers concerning exports of U.S. pork and beef. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, they were higher year-over-year. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says momentum in September for pork was driven by gains in Mexico, Central America, Australia and the Philippines. “So I think really the theme on …
Members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) are in Tucson, Arizona, this week for their annual Strategic Planning Conference. As attendees gather to discuss key initiatives and industry strategies, organizers might want to consider the use of badge scanners for conferences like these. Badge scanners could streamline check-ins, enhance networking opportunities, and provide valuable data for future event planning. Rusty Halvorson …
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
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 …
Led by fresh beef. meat sales are surging. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
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 …
