Waiting to See How the Grain Trade Will Fare This Week

The grain trade has been going through up and downs as of late. Mark Oppold notes it will be interesting to see just how this week will fare.  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 …

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Alabama Bans Cultured Meat

A second state bans cultured meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alabama is now the second state in the nation to ban the sale of cultured meat. Last week, Governor Kay Ivey signed SB23 into law, making the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products produced from cultured animal cells a Class C misdemeanor as of October …

The Cost and Benefit of EID Tags

Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Unpacking USDA’s Traceability Rule

If you had a bag phone in the late 80’s, you’ve probably updated to more modern technology since then. Cattle producers are familiar with the metal ear tags required by USDA and Electronic ID or EID tags are simply the modern version of traceability identification. I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at NCBA to unpack the …

American and Australian Cattle Producers Sign Partnership 

Cattle producers from the United States and Australia joined together on May 9, 2024 at the Beef 2024 Convention in Rockhampton, Australia. These cattle industry leaders signed a joint statement to form a partnership for tackling issues surrounding cattle health, lab-grown proteins and sustainability. Leaders from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Cattle Australia (CA) emphasized the importance of committing …

“Build Your Base”: Fueling Performance with Beef

The Florida Beef Council is in Fort Worth, Tex. this week highlighting beef at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association national conference. Athletes know that protein is important, and Build Your Base communicates beef as the premier protein. I visited with Deanne Maples to learn more about this exciting program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

GBB: Burger Week is Great Way to Celebrate Beef Month

The Georgia Beef Board would like to encourage everyone to get out and celebrate Georgia Beef Month through the many events being held across the state. Notably, Atlanta Burger Week is happening now! Listen below as Caitlin Jackson, Georgia Beef Board’s Checkoff Programs Coordinator shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Supports Successful BEEF 101 Programs

Beef 101 programs funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff program have been a major success for sharing the story of beef from pasture to plate. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, shares more about the program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

ROI of The Beef Checkoff Dollar

Anyone that invests knows the importance of ROI or Return on Investment. Using one dollar invested per head sold, the Beef Checkoff drives demand for beef – with a substantial ROI. In the third part of the conversation with Greg Hanes, Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, he shares how checkoff dollars expand the market and drive demand for beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida …