Many Participants Will Receive Payments Beginning in Early June The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds dairy farmers of the June 1 deadline to enroll in the improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). Many producers will see payments in early June, depending on the coverage they elect. The program protects dairy producers by paying them based on the difference between …
Taking the Gamble Out of Grazing
Taking the Gamble Out of Grazing is the theme for the 7th National Grazing Lands Conference, December 2-5 in Reno, Nevada. And the National Grazing Lands Coalition, who is hosting the event, wants those interested to know now is the time to submit an abstract for the Conference. They are especially looking for “cowboy” experts, aka: producers with a story to …
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, as well as the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, were both pleased with the introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act on Wednesday. The NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California producer …
Agri View: Efforts to Enact COOL
Everett Griner talks about efforts still being made to enact COOL in today’s Agri View. Everett looks into what happened with it to begin with, and what is currently being done to try to bring it back. Efforts to Enact COOL Mention the word COOL and most people think of being comfortable. I mean Country of Origin Labeling. People wanting …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
Group Calls For Passage of TLAAS Act Before Oct. 1 ELD Deadline The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauded the introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely (TLAAS) Act, saying it would reform federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. The bill was introduced today by …
A Rise in Meat Production, Price and Trade in 2019
With perhaps one exception, USDA expects to see increases in U.S. meat production, price and trade next year. Rod Bain has the details. A Rise in Meat Production, Price and Trade in 2019 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Celebrating National Hamburger Month
Continuing to celebrate food month, Cathy Isom has her eyes on a big juicy, delicious meal. She has some great ways of celebrating the mainstay of backyard barbecues and the cash cow of fast food restaurants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Hamburger Month The month of May celebrates many foods and food holidays, in particular …
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
Everett Griner talks about the trade war and red meat exports in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to explain what the impact this will have on the farmer and on the consumer. Trade War and Red Meat Exports Here is why farmers and all of agriculture are so concerned about a trade war. Looking at export figures up to …
Final Voting in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
The final week of voting is underway for the 3rd annual Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, tells who won last week’s competition and which two beef entries are vying for the top prize. Final Voting in Bama’s Best Beef Contest Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Georgia Cattlemen Preparing for Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its 2018 Summer Conference July 26-28 at the Villas by the Sea in Jekyll Island. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley invites producers from across Georgia to attend. Georgia Cattlemen Preparing for Summer Conference Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …