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 …

NCBA Secures Critical Wins for Cattle Producers in Government Funding and COVID-19 Relief Packages

WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) secured critical wins for cattle producers today through the latest government funding and COVID-19 relief packages. The deal includes additional Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) support for cattle producers, expanded resources for state-inspected meat processors through inclusion of the Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors for Upgrading Plants (RAMP UP) …

Florida Beef for the Holidays

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is promoting various ideas where beef would make a great choice for any of your holiday meals. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says there are so many great recipes you can use during the holiday season. That beefitswhatsfordinner.com, or for more information go to the FBC website, floridabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Plan Approved for 2021

Cattle producers serving on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council recently met. At the event, it approved the marketing plan for programs to be implemented in 2021. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the plan will use state and national checkoff dollars. For more information about the Beef Checkoff marketing plan in Alabama, contact the ACA office …

Cattle Feedlot Inventories Close to ’19 Levels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its December Cattle on Feed Report. The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 12.0 million head on Dec. 1, 2020. This was slightly above Dec. 1, 2019. According to a story from Gary Crawford, there …

Beef Up the Holidays

The Beef Checkoff invites consumers to Beef Up the Holidays if friends and family are visiting in person or virtually. You can make beef the center of your holiday celebration this year. The 2020 holiday season may be different, but you can still enjoy beef on the dinner table. Make your meals something to look forward to with various holiday meal tips …

Georgia Cattlemen Postpone Annual Convention

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Committee has voted to postpone the GCA Annual Convention to 2022. According to Dale Sandlin, GCA Executive Vice President, while they had hoped to be able to host the Convention in Savannah in late January, the spike in COVID-19 cases and other factors were among the considerations for the postponement. GCA will be hosting …

Beef Checkoff Plans for 2021 Being Discussed in Alabama

Cattle producers who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council will meet this week to discuss plans for programs to be implemented in 2021. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has more details. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …