The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …
Looking to Change Meat Inspection Rules
Legislation designed to amend USDA meat and poultry inspection rules have been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
2010 Food Trends
The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
GA Promoting Beef Through Pro-Start
We told you last week that the Georgia Beef Board was approved for a grant through the NCBA, which Ashley Hughes said will allow them to expand their efforts with a program called Pro-start. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
FL Recruiting for Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Florida Beef Council board member Randy Barthle from Pasco County says checkoff dollars are down and participation by producers in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff is needed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
AL Beef Marketing Plan Approved
Producers from across Alabama voted this week to approve the 2010 beef marketing plan, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited about what they have in store this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
GA Beef Board Receives Grant
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board explains how a grant they recently received will allow them to work even more with school aged students. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
Food Safety System Overhaul
Food safety continues to be a topic of discussion in our nation’s capitol, as Tyron Spearman updates the latest with that issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down
In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …