The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released a report Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, that sets transparent baselines that will allow the industry to measure progress and verify contributions to global climate goals. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members, those with more than 2,000 employees, submitting data, the report covers an estimated 90 percent of meat sold …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner Announced
Beef Month in Alabama has wrapped up for another year, and part of this year’s event was the 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. That contest has ended, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, has the results of this year’s voting. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Conference
Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends various events where they talk with many people about the benefits of beef. And FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she recently took part in an annual conference of those involved with school nutrition. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Due to the fact all of the Alabama market reporters attended training sessions this past week, none of the cattle sales across the state were covered. …
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market that found the rise in the vegetarian population & flexitarian diet and the ability of plant-based meat products to imitate animal-based meat products drive the growth of the global plant-based meat market. …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Macon Burger Week
A big Beef Checkoff event kicks off late next week in Georgia, as Macon Burger Week will be held November 7-13. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says this is the 5th year for the event and 18 restaurants will be participating. More information can be found at maconburgerweek.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Busy Week Ahead for Bama’s Best Beef Contest
October Beef Month in Alabama continues with a variety of promotions. We told you a couple of weeks ago that 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest was underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says this is a busy week for the contest. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentStrong …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with E-Commerce Campaign
Back in May, we told you the Florida Beef Council (FBC) had kicked off an e-commerce program promoting beef for summer grilling. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that they are pleased with the numbers coming back from that effort. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at …
Preliminary Damage Assessment for Florida Agriculture Following Hurricane Ian
(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/Oct. 24, 2022) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried released the FDACS preliminary damage assessment for agriculture following Hurricane Ian. The assessment considered losses to agriculture production and infrastructure and are estimated between $1,180,714,303 and $1,888,305,886. “While today’s assessment is a preliminary snapshot of the losses to Florida agriculture, it is a critical first step …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate. This week we are talking beef, as October is Beef Month in Alabama. Commissioner, I know you are proud of the beef industry in Alabama. For more information about events and activities with the Commissioner’s office, visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …