BQA, The Right Way is the Only Way

A large part of the beef industry’s job involves making sure that beef is safe and wholesome for consumers, and producers can help maintain the standard by becoming Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Producer Education, Josh White, says many producers have taken advantage of the interactive online experience which is available 24 hours …

USDA Projecting Strong Red Meat, Poultry Exports

In spite of a strong U.S. dollar, the USDA is projecting red meat and poultry exports= to rise steadily over the next decade. The trade website, Meating Place Dot Com, says steady global economic growth, especially in developing economies, will drive foreign demand from the U.S. market. After dropping in the early part of this decade, beef exports should begin …

Alabama Grazing Pilot Signup Deadline is Thursday

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind eligible livestock producers in the in the Black Belt region that the signup deadline for a Grazing Pilot is March 1. The pilot program will target socially disadvantaged producers in Lowndes, Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Hale and Perry counties. Alabama Grazing Pilot Signup Deadline is Thursday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Register Now for Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention

The 2018 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, is just a little over a month away. It will take place April 5-7 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The annual forage conference will kick off the activities, as it will be held Thursday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm. The trade …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Online Registration Ends Thursday

The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. But for those who have yet to register, ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this Thursday, March 1, is the deadline for online registrations. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Online Registration Ends Thursday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Consumer Demand for U.S. Meat Continues to Grow

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent outlook for our nation’s meat sector indicates rising consumer demand continuing both in the United States and in global markets. Rod Bain reports. Consumer Demand for US Meat Continues To Grow Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Crop Insurance Deadline Is Feb. 28

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) wants to remind farmers the deadline to sign up for crop insurance for most spring-planted crops is February 28. Other crops have a March 15 deadline. Tyron Spearman has the details. Crop Insurance Deadline is Wednesday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Beef Production and Exports Expected Up in 2018

U.S. beef production this year could set a record according to USDA, with demand for beef also up. Rod Bain has the story. Beef Production and Exports Expected Up in 2018 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills

As the 2018 Florida Legislative Session draws nearer to close, there are various bills of interest to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association seeing action. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, has an update on where some of those currently stand. Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …