WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio 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 …
AL Beef Marketing Plan on Website
As we told you recently the Alabama marketing plan for beef checkoff dollars for next year was approved and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said it is a challenge each year in deciding where to invest those dollars. Download Audio The 2011 Alabama beef checkoff marketing plan is available on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
GBB Thanks Producers for a Great Year
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board wants to say thanks to producers across Georgia for their help in making this another great year in promoting beef across the state. Download Audio 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 …
FBC Still Working with Health Professionals
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer talks about how they work with health professionals each year to spread the word about beef and how beef stacks up against other protein sources. Download Audio 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 …
GCA Pleased with Positives in Cattle Industry
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White looks at all the positive news when to comes to the cattle industry right now when it comes to prices, exports and restaurant traffic. Download Audio 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 …
Free Trade with Korea May Boost Meat Exports
The recent trade agreement with South Korea, according to a USDA livestock analyst, could boost U.S. sales of livestock products to that country even more. Download Audio 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 …
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio 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 …
AL Producer Believes in BQA
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Cullman County, Alabama cattle producer Steve Lake said the BQA program really opened his eyes and encourages producers who have yet to do so to take this course. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida …
FBC Pleased with Veal Promotion
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer explains how beef checkoff dollars were able to get veal back on the menu at a popular restaurant chain. Download Audio 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 …