Congress spent the final few weeks of the year addressing legislation that benefits dairy farmers. Starting with the tax bill, the legislation means lower taxes for dairy farmers. However, that wasn’t the case in the original legislation, according to National Milk Producers Federation spokesperson Chris Galen. Tax While the Section 199 deduction was eliminated in the approved version of the …
U.S. to Host World Meat Congress
For the first time in more than 20 years, the world’s premier gathering of red meat industry leaders is coming to the U.S. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation has the details. U.S. to Host World Meat Congress Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Beef, Pork, and Turkey Production
While the forecast for beef production continues to climb, steer prices are going the other way. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at the latest USDA forecasts for the beef, hog, and turkey sectors. Beef, Pork, and Turkey Production Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
Canada has concluded on-farm testing for bovine tuberculosis after the fall 2016 outbreak in Alberta. The TB investigation has been underway since September of last year, when Canadian officials got notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that a cow from Alberta had tested TB-positive at a U.S. slaughter plant, and later found six confirmed cases. The Canadian Food Inspection …
How Agriculture Fares with Tax Relief Package
Now that both the U.S. House and Senate have approved the final version of the new tax reform legislation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck looks at what the legislation means for agriculture. How Agriculture Fares with Tax Relief Package Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Transportation Aspect Added to BQA Modules
During the Cattle Industry Cattle Convention in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this year, it was announced that producers could become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online, twenty-four seven. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Producer Education, Josh White, says many producers have taken advantage of the interactive online experience, and now they’ve added even more. Transportation Aspect Added …
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU President Roger Johnson says the organization …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Thanks Beef Producers
As we get set to celebrate the holidays, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to thank producers across the state. And ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes everyone will enjoy a delicious beef meal for their family get-togethers. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Thanks Beef Producers Maple Glazed Rib Roast with Roasted Acorn Squash INGREDIENTS: 1 beef Rib Roast Bone-In (2 …
Florida Beef Council Thanks Producers
With another year just about over, the Florida Beef Council wants to thank producers across the state. Here is FBC’s director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble. Florida Beef Council Thanks Producers 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, …
Georgia Beef for the Holidays
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that over the next few days, beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. Here is GBB’s director of public relations and industry information, Kaytlyn Malia. Georgia Beef for the Holidays This rib roast needs no introduction. Wow your crowd with this mouth-watering recipe of perfection. …