In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, many folks were glad to hear that producers once again have an opportunity to become BQA certified for free online. Executive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Josh White, is one of those. Download Audio Get …
Florida Beef Council Approves 2015 Marketing Plan
The Florida Beef Council Board has approved its 2015 marketing plan, and Ashley Hughes says they are thrilled to start working on this year’s plan to really promote beef across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Promoting Georgia Beef to Children
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board hopes cattlemen and women across the state will get involved in promoting the beef message to school-age children again this year, as there are many great opportunities for local Cattlemen’s chapters to get involved in various events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Livestock Market Staff Becomes BQA Certified
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance Programs, Todd Clemons has information about how all of the employees of the Okeechobee Livestock Market became BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Florida CattleWomen Promoting Beef in Various Ways
The Florida CattleWomen takes part in many events each year to promote the beef industry. While part of their budget is funded by beef checkoff dollars from the Florida Beef Council, FCW President Reyna Hallworth says they use those and other dollars they raise in various ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Georgia Beef Team Out This Weekend
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board has information about the Beef Team who will be back out working with consumers again this coming weekend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 13, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about Under Secretary for USDA’s Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse being in Florida this week to talk about Trade Promotion Authority, we look at how venison is gaining popularity in retail stores, and have a story about a new high-yielding peanut seed that is coming …
House Votes to Permanently Extend Favorable Tax Treatment of Farmers’ Capital Purchases
From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation thanked the House of Representatives for passing legislation today, by a vote of 272-142, to permanently extend the ability of family farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately, instead of over time. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, and …
World Dairy Expo Award Nominations Needed by February 15
Here’s a reminder for those wanting to nominate leaders in the dairy industry for the 2015 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program, February 15 is the deadline. Exhibitors, producers, organizations and academic staff are encouraged to nominate people that should be considered for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
BQA Free Certification Period Announced
Thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., cattle producers can once again get BQA certified for free. In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Dr. Scott King says they are sponsoring a free Beef Quality Assurance online training and certification period. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by …