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Tax Package Takeaways for Livestock Producers

The House Ways and Means Committee completed markup of the tax package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that includes key provisions for livestock producers. We caught up with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association for an update on the committee’s activities. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Provides Value to Producers Through Engagement With Livestock Markets

The Georgia Beef Board’s board membership is varied with all segments of the cattle industry represented. We sat down with Adam Williams, Owner of Calhoun Stockyard and Georgia Beef Board Member, who shared how the relationship of the stockyards and the Georgia Beef Board provide value for cattle producers. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

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Florida Beef Council Tour Makes Impact On Educators

The Florida Beef Council’s Ranch to Ribeye tour provided an opportunity for culinary professors to learn more about the cattle industry. We caught up with John Noble Masi from the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University who provided his experience on this informative tour. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

ACA Executive Recaps Alabama Legislative Session

With the completion of this year’s legislative session in Alabama, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shares a recap of the session’s impacts to the cattle industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

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NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Stop the Screwworm Act

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is applauding the introduction of the “Stop the Screwworms” Act as the threat and progression of the New World Screwworm has caused the US Secretary of Agriculture to close the US border to livestock originating from or transiting Mexico. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President Of Government Affairs, shared the details of this bill and it’s …

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USMEF Reports Exports of Beef, Pork, and Lamb Trending Higher Year-over-year

US beef, pork and lamb exports are trending higher year-over year according to data released by USDA. The US Meat Export Federation has compiled the data and USMEF CEO Dan Halstrom shares the outcomes from the March export data for beef. Halstrom also shared the March export figures for pork. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Urges Vigilance Against New World Screwworm

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is urging veterinarians, animal health professionals and livestock producers to remain vigilant as the New World Screw Worm threat of arriving in the US grows as it moves through Mexico. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is coordinating with federal and regional partners even though there have been no detections in the …

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Florida’s Legislative Session Extended To June 6th

The Florida Legislative Session is being extended this year to continue their work on the state’s budget. We spoke with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with Florida Cattlemen’s Association who provided details on the process and the work that is left to be completed. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Cattlemen’s association

ACA Hosts Board Meeting and Kicks Off Leadership Program This Week

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will host a board meeting this week along with the kickoff for this year’s leadership program. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen’s who provided a preview of this week’s activities. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …