The beef checkoff in Georgia has been able to talk with school children about the beef industry during the annual Ag Days. In our weekly beef checkoff report, to Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says they have been able to talk with quite a few kids. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Florida Ranchers Take Part in BQA Training Event
We’ve talked various times about BQA, the Beef Quality Assurance program, and its importance to the industry. Beef producers across the country are encouraged to take part in the BQA certification process, and that’s exactly what a group of ranchers in Florida did recently. In our weekly beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council explains how a …
Pleased with Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors will meet this week to discuss a variety of issues, but also make final 2017 Beef Checkoff plans. In our weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley says they are pleased with what has been laid out for next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
With the prospect of low cattle prices and increasing beef supplies in the immediate future, the Federation of State Beef Councils announced that it is investing almost $1 million to stimulate more overseas demand for American beef. With strong encouragement from state beef council partners, the Federation will invest $940,000 from its reserves to promote beef in several overseas markets. …
Red Meat and Poultry Production Forecast is Increased
This week USDA released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand report and in the livestock, poultry and dairy section, the 2016 forecast of total red meat and poultry production was increased from last month as higher fourth quarter beef and pork production forecasts more than offset reductions in broiler and turkey production. Beef production was increased on the Sponsored …
Alabama Looking Ahead to 2017 Beef Checkoff Plans
While the beef checkoff continues with various programs here in 2016, plans are already being made for 2017. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association held a recent meeting laying out plans for next year’s checkoff activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Big Event
The Florida Beef Council recently took part in a luncheon in preparation for a big event coming up next spring. In the weekly report, Ashley Hughes explains how the beef checkoff is involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Deadline Approaching for 2016 National Beef Quality Audit Producer Survey
Beef producers from every segment of the industry are being reminded the deadline to participate in a survey that will help establish a benchmark and course for the beef industry for 2017 and beyond is nearing. November 18 is the date when the Producer Survey of the checkoff-funded 2016 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) needs to be completed. This survey …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 4, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at more information concerning early work on a new farm bill, remind beef and dairy producers about an upcoming deadline, talk about peanut stocks, the turkey hotline, Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Free BQA Certification Ends November 13
Beef and dairy producers, who have yet to take advantage of free online BQA certification are being reminded you only have a few days left to do so. The deadline is coming up November 13. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is picking up the $25-$50 online training fee for every person completing BQA training through that date. Josh White, executive director …