WASHINGTON (May 26, 2011) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reported that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) preliminary ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) reinforces what the group, which is the oldest and largest national organization representing the U.S. cattle industry, has stated all along. According to NCBA President Bill Donald, COOL was a bad idea from the …
FL Congressmen Meet with FFB Members in Washington DC
Today will wrap up Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Field to the Hill event which allowed approximately 75 FFB members the opportunity to visit with their congressional delegation regarding important issues. The following report is an interview with Congressman Steve Southerland about how he is eager to learn more about the Ag industry in order to better represent it on the …
GA Beef Producer Helps to Train Retailers
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Jonny Harris from Screven, Georgia talks about a retailer training program he participated in which to him proves how important it is for producers to promote their own product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell to Retire
Here is news sent out by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation about some personnel changes taking place in their organization… Pat Cockrell retires after 36 years In June 1975, William Patrick Cockrell began his employment with Florida Farm Bureau. Thirty-six years later, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Ag Groups Want FTA Passage
In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Cattlemen Looking for Young Leaders
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley wants to remind young cattlemen in the state that received a letter from them about the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Workshop to please send in your RSVP and plan to attend next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FBC to Hold Beef 101 Seminars
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council wants producers to know their checkoff dollars will be hard at work during some Beef 101 seminars which are an important aspect of educational efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Ready for Busy June Beef Month
While June Beef Month in Georgia starts one week from tomorrow, Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says an event that really kicks it all off is one week from today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Massive Cuts to Agriculture Would Kill Programs That Benefit All Americans
Washington, DC (May 24, 2011) – The Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations is proposing to slash over a billion dollars from Farm Bill conservation and renewable energy programs. These cuts will undermine rural economies, wildlife, and investments in America’s energy future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
USMEF Helping Japanese Earthquake Victims
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is continuing its relief and recovery efforts in Japan by providing meals of Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024