This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida said while BQA certification is important to their operation, overall he feels it really benefits the industry. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
NCBA Relieved by Last-Minute Death Tax Relief
WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …
USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AL Beef Marketing Plan on Website
As we told you recently the Alabama marketing plan for beef checkoff dollars for next year was approved and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said it is a challenge each year in deciding where to invest those dollars. Download Audio The 2011 Alabama beef checkoff marketing plan is available on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
GBB Thanks Producers for a Great Year
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board wants to say thanks to producers across Georgia for their help in making this another great year in promoting beef across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FBC Still Working with Health Professionals
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer talks about how they work with health professionals each year to spread the word about beef and how beef stacks up against other protein sources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Vilsack on the Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program
WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement reminding participants in USDA’s Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program that the suspension of term limits on the program will expire on December 31, 2010, limiting the ability of some borrowers to continue obtaining credit in partnership with FSA: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
GCA Pleased with Positives in Cattle Industry
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White looks at all the positive news when to comes to the cattle industry right now when it comes to prices, exports and restaurant traffic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024