The Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends a variety of events and meetings each year talking about the many benefits of beef. But last week, FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, was able to stay in the office to host a few folks. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it was a group of culinary professionals. For more information, contact the FBC …
Talking Red Meat Export Impact on Corn and Soy Value at Commodity Classic
During Commodity Classic last week in Orlando, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) leaders were on hand discussing the impact red meat exports have on corn and soybean prices. USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, a livestock and grain producer from northwest Iowa, points out the importance of USMEF joining supporting commodity groups at the annual gathering. During Commodity Classic, USMEF noted red meat exports …
U.S. Dairy Forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issues forecasts for various commodities. And according to a story from Rod Bain, that includes an outlook for our nation’s dairy sector, which includes items such as herd size, milk production, and price. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
Milk-Pricing Proposal Moves Forward
This week, the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF’s) Board of Directors unanimously endorsed a proposal to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system. During their March meeting, they reached a milestone that caps more than two years of discussion and more than 130 meetings on different aspects of the proposal. Chairman of NMPF’s Board of Directors, Randy Mooney, said “The plan …
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
There could be some new requirements for the product of the USA label. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements for the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim …
USMEF Promotes U.S. Beef at Gulfood
With support from USDA and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) promoted U.S. beef at Gulfood, one of the world’s largest food trade shows in February. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says Gulfood attendance was outstanding this year. Halstrom says a wide range of U.S. beef products were promoted at Gulfood. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …
Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere”
What’s in a name? Court cases and a bit of trouble, when it comes to cheese. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and other industry stakeholders prevailed in their battle to protect generic names in the United States. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld prior …
March Madness in the Grain and Livestock Trade
March is known for a big basketball tournament, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, it’s also known for a busy month in the grain and livestock trades. 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, …
Vilsack Announces New Independent Processors Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced an $89 million investment to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors. USDA also announced the department’s initial steps to create a more competitive marketplace for seeds and other agricultural inputs. Vilsack says the investment “will promote competition, support producer income, strengthen the supply chain, and increase economic opportunity in rural communities.” …
NMPF on Next Steps on Plant-Based Labeling
While current FDA regulations define dairy products as being from dairy animals, the FDA recently released draft guidance allowing plant-based products to continue to use dairy terms despite not containing dairy. During an interview this week with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President for Communications Alan Bjerga commented on that draft guidance. …