The beef checkoff works in many ways, including helping retail outlets through the improvement of cuts they have available for consumers. In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jim Collins from Opelika, Alabama explains how the checkoff has helped with his family’s restaurant venture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
U.S. Beef Industry to President Trump: Please Help Get U.S. Beef Back into China
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a coalition letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to raise the restoration of U.S. beef access to China when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April. Leaders from the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the North American Meat Institute also signed the letter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Holding Legislative Conference
Cattle producers from across the country are in Washington D.C. for the annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Legislative Conference. It’s a chance for their members to meet with key congressional and agency influencers to talk about issues of importance to the industry. While a variety of issues will be discussed, NCBA President Craig Uden says one of those is …
Alabama Filming Beef Educational Videos
When it comes to beef promotional efforts, some new videos are scheduled to be made in Alabama. In the weekly report, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley says the association is looking forward to making these educational videos. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Orientation for Florida Beef Council
During the recent Florida Beef Council (FBC) quarterly meeting, representatives on the Council were able to get a refresher course and learn more about what will be taking place this year. FBC CEO Jim Handley explains. 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 …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Beef Expo in Perry
Cattle producers are invited to attend the 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show being held this week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley says the annual event is once again being held in conjunction with the beef expo. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
China, Others, Resume Meat Imports from Brazil
Bans on meat imports from Brazil following the announced investigation into alleged bribery over meat safety issues were short-lived as China, Chile and Egypt have resumed imports from Brazil. 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 Offers Growers …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention is This Week
The 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up this week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley says a lot of information will be discussed at this year’s event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
JBS Suspends Brazil Product After Meat Scandal
The world’s biggest packer, JBS, suspended meat production at 33 of its 36 meatpacking plants in Brazil as countries continue to ban Brazilian beef due to the corruption scandal and ongoing investigation. 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending March 24th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …