From the National Milk Producers Federation and International Dairy Foods Association: WASHINGTON, DC – A Capitol Hill briefing for House staff yesterday focused on a new report on “Fluid Milk in School Programs” by the National Dairy Council. It was hosted by Representative G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) in the House Committee on Agriculture. The National Milk …
‘Rev It Up’ My ROI Checkoff Challenge for Beef Producers
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jeanne Harland, co-chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Producer Communications Working Group, says you still have time to get involved in the “Rev It Up” My ROI Checkoff Challenge. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza Update; Conservation Compliance
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes U.S. Department of Agriculture information, including an update on avian influenza and a reminder on the deadline for Conservation Compliance Provisions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Ready to Celebrate May Beef Month in Florida
May is just around the corner, and it will be a big month in Florida as Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says they will once again be celebrating Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting 30 Day Protein Challenge
The Georgia Beef Board is getting ready to celebrate May Beef Month, and according to Suzanne Bentley, one way of doing that is by inviting consumers to take part in the 30 Day Protein Challenge. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Spring BQA Certification Shows Commitment to Quality
The spring 2015 free BQA certification period showed great results as Melissa Sandfort has the details. Download Audio For more about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
USDA Announces Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …
BQA Helping Producers Meet Consumer Needs
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Florida dairy producer Bob Butler says producing a good product for the consumer is what it’s all about, and that’s why being BQA certified is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy …
Georgia Commodity Commissions Accepting Nominations for Board Members
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions for Apples, Blueberry, Cotton, Milk, Peaches, Pecans, Tobacco and Vegetables are accepting nominations to fill several positions on each Commodity Commission board. Download Audio Nomination forms can be found on Georgia Department of Agriculture Commodity Promotion web page. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Southeast AgNet This Week: More on Avian Influenza
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes updates on how the avian influenza outbreaks are being handled. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …