USDA Addressing Findings of OIG Investigation

USDA is working to correct problems found by the Inspector General’s investigation after one of the largest meat recalls on record here in the U.S. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …

Beef Board Meetings at Annual Convention

Cattle producers from across the Southeast and the nation are encouraged to attend the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix in late January. During the meeting, Cattlemen’s Beef Board members will review and evaluate checkoff-funded programs along with reviewing recommendations for possible improvements to the checkoff. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle …

Hallmark-Westland Investigation Complete

The OIG has released their report concerning the investigation of the Hallmark/Westland plant in California where humane handling and inspection violations were found earlier this year. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with New Bahiagrass

Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Jim Handley is pleased with the University of Florida’s IFAS release of the new bahiagrass called Riata, saying it will mean a lot to many producers in the state. And at that release event last week, past president of the FCA Larry Rooks, spoke to those in attendance saying he looks forward …

GA Cattlemen Seeing Interesting Times

Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Jim Collins, says due to a variety of factors, cattle producers across the state are seeing challenging times right now. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …

USMEF Working on Beef Exports to Japan

U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Jon Caspers recently told me that while it’s slower than hoped, the U.S. is seeing progress when it comes to getting more of our beef into Japan. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Beef Checkoff Ready for New Year

Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about the recent plans set for beef checkoff dollars to be used in 2009. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GBB Welcomes New Staff Member

The Georgia Beef Board has a new person on staff as Ashley Hughes came aboard this month to focus on promoting beef across the state. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …

Economic Slowdown Affects Beef Industry

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Andy Groseta looks at how beef sales have been hurt by the recent economic downturn, espcecially when it comes to exports. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …

UF Releases New Bahiagrass

This past Friday, University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences officially released a new bahiagrass variety called Riata, at an event held at the Boyd Sod Farm near Greenville, Florida. Dr. Ann Blount with the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna, told the crowd the new grass will be of significant benefit to producers in North …