NCBA Attends World Meat Congress

The World Meat Congress occurs once every two years, and for the first time in 25 years, the congress took place in the United States. Marty Smith, vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), was happy to attend this one-of-a-kind event. The event is sponsored by the International Meat Secretariat. Smith, a rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Florida, says this …

Checks Going Out to Many MPP Dairy Producers

We told you earlier this week that the deadline for producers to sign up for USDA’s Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) was extended to this Friday, June 8th. And even with the signup still underway, Gary Crawford reports many dairy producers who already enrolled in program are getting checks. Checks Going Out to Many MPP Dairy Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

More Than 20,000 Dairy Farms Have Signed up for MPP

The Department of Agriculture this week said more than 20,000 dairy farmers have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Protection Program, which enrollment for closes Friday. USDA undersecretary Bill Northey told Politico he expects more producers to enroll in the program, compared to last year. In 2017, roughly 20,300 dairy farmers enrolled in the program, accounting for 64 percent of U.S. …

Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute

A U.S. District Court this week said alleged financial harm to U.S. beef producers was “fairly traceable” to the Department of Agriculture. A lawsuit, filed by R-CALF USA, alleged that USDA was unlawfully allowing imported beef to be both sold to consumers without a country of origin label and sold to consumers with a “Product of USA” label, even if …

Beef Board Report on China and Japan

Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) officials, along with beef producers and other industry leaders recently joined the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) in China and Japan to participate in promotional activities for U.S. beef. Joe Schuele has more on the story. Beef Board Report on China and Japan Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …

Deadline Extended for Margin Protection Program for Dairy

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue extended the deadline for producers to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Margin Protection Program (MPP) – Dairy by one week. The program provides a much needed safety net for dairy producers, and signup will continue until June 8 for them to elect coverage. All dairy operations must make new coverage elections for 2018, even …

Florida Cattlemens Convention Coming in Two Weeks

The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is just two weeks away. This year’s event will take place June 18-21 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, said they will conduct various business at this year’s convention. Florida Cattlemen’s Convention Coming in Two Weeks Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery

The 90th Annual State Convention of the Alabama FFA Association is taking place this week, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to welcome FFA members from across the state to Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says a lot of blue jackets will be stopping by the association’s building. Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed thanks to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for his department’s decision to give dairy farmers additional time to review their 2018 coverage options in the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday it is extending the June 1 sign-up deadline to Friday, June 8.  NMPF, along with key …