A big event is coming to Alabama as the Steak Championship will be held January 16th in Pelham. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says it will be held at Oak Mountain State Park. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery, or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Georgia Beef Board Excited about NASCAR Race Promotion
The beef industry and NASCAR have teamed together for a big event in Daytona, Florida next month. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are excited to bring the beef message to NASCAR fans. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815 or go to their website, georgiabeef.org. Sponsored …
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Purchases to Continue
(USDA/AMS) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In total, USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This new round of …
Looking at the COVID Relief Package for Cattle Producers
When Congress passed the COVID Relief Package last month, funding was earmarked for agriculture, including support for those left out of earlier assistance. While that does include livestock producers, how does it actually help those in the cattle industry? National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, explains what they know about the recently signed package. …
Young Cattle Producers Can Get More Out of 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville
Students can interact, gain experience through internships (NCBA) — A fun, rewarding and engaging opportunity is available for college students wanting to attend the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 10-13, 2021. A team of interns – vital to the success of the largest annual meeting in the U.S. beef cattle industry – will …
Cotton Byproducts Supplement Cattle Feed
(ACES) — With cotton harvest complete, producers now wait for ginning to wrap up, as preparations begin for another year. Livestock owners, on the other hand, are gearing up to purchase cotton byproducts to supplement minerals and feeds throughout the winter months. Alabama Cooperative Extension System beef specialist, Kim Mullenix, said the Southeast is one of the largest cotton producing regions …
Seeing Changes in the Beef Checkoff
In today’s times, the call for change is being found in various aspects of business. That includes the beef industry. The Beef Checkoff has worked to embrace new ideas and methods, looking for and finding ways to be the most effective. AgNet Media’s Brian German has the story. To learn about changes through the Beef Checkoff and hear more comments …
December 2020 Dairy Market Report
The December 2020 Dairy Market Report is now available and it indicates that 2020 continues to bring turbulent headwinds to dairy demand, which the industry has survived with heightened government support and robust export markets. The new Dairy Management, Inc. report indicates total domestic commercial use of dairy products posted a small gain during the August–October period, despite the pandemic’s …
Georgia Beef Board on New Consumer Report
A new report released by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer attitudes, behaviors and perceptions. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says beef demand has remained strong throughout the pandemic. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact …
Secretary Perdue Announces Groundbreaking Proposal
Transfer Agricultural Animal Biotechnology Regulatory Framework to USDA (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be moving forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public input and feedback on a contemplated regulatory framework that …