The beef industry is excited about the results of a new study that was conducted with lean beef. Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the Florida Beef Council (FBC), says the study shows individuals can have the flexibility to include up to six ounces of lean unprocessed beef daily. It will not increase any risk factors for heart …
Georgia Promoting Summer Beef Campaign
The summer grilling season continues and Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says they are still focusing on their social media campaign, United We Steak. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are also working on planning for Atlanta Burger Week. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Talking Beef at Alabama Grocers Association Convention
The Alabama Grocers Association Annual Convention will be held July 26 through 28 in Destin, Florida. Those attending will learn more about the beef industry. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says she wants to push the beef, it’s what’s for dinner, message. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Most Meat Production Expected to Increase
A July report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting production increases in most meat sectors. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn, Soybeans
Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean farmers. These producers support the international promotion of U.S. beef, pork and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts conducted by the U.S. Meat …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-17-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,700 head compared to 13,236 last week and 12,859 year ago. Compared to one week …
Tagging a Means to Trace Interstate Movement of Cattle
A proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), now under comment, would make official the use of certain forms of radio frequency ID tags in moving cattle across state lines. Rod Bain has the story. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Services, Greg Ibach, explains details of the proposed transition to radio frequent ID tags for cattle moved interstate. …
Meat Production Continues to Rebound
The USDA recently raised its estimates of red meat and poultry production. The numbers in its newest WASDE report show production levels three billion pounds higher than the agency predicted after COVID-19 shut down meat plants in April and May. An article on agriculture.com says the meat outlook brightened for the second month in a row. “The beef production forecast …
Government Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Beef’s Important Role in a Healthy Diet
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today thanked the members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) for recognizing beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle, including the essential role of beef’s nutrients at every life stage. The DGAC released recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Dietary Guidelines Reaffirms Dairy’s Crucial Role, But Wider Science Review Needed
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said it was pleased that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report reaffirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet but expressed concern that the committee failed to recognize newer, broader science that shows the benefits of dairy foods at all fat levels.  “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today …