2014 Food Trend Predictions

According to self-proclaimed Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert, protein is a focus among 2014 food trends. Download Audio 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Good Year for Cattle Producers

There were a variety of reasons why 2013 was a good year for cattle producers. And according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall, some of those had to do with issues in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

USDA Makes Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program

USDA Makes Permanent Meat and Grain Serving Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program WASHINGTON, January 2, 2014 – Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced that USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools to serve larger portions of lean protein and whole grains at mealtime. “Earlier this school year, USDA made Sponsored …

Transparency Survey Provides Insight Into Consumer Decisions

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently released the results of its consumer transparency survey, finding that the message of safe, affordable and abundant food falls flat with audiences. Download Audio 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Reaching Millennials

While it has created some challenges, Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board, talks about how they are working to reach a whole new generation of consumers to promote the beef message. Download Audio 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 …

Florida Using Social Media Site to Promote Beef

Pinterest may be a website that many cattle producers are not aware of, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said it’s one they are on quite often. She explains how they use it as an overall lifestyle approach for promoting beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Other States Looking at Alabama Beef Checkoff

We told you last week that Alabama cattle producers once again voted yes to continue with their State Beef Checkoff. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association today looks at the benefits of that state program and why other states who do not have it are looking at the possibilities of adding one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Register Now for Cattlemen’s College

Cattle producers are urged to take part in Cattlemen’s College which kicks off the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. Registration information can be found at beefusa.org. Download Audio 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, …

Veterinary Medicine

Everett Griner talks to us today about some of problems in veterinary medicine. Download Audio 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Importance of Being BQA Certified

For the next few weeks we will once again be featuring our “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. And this week, Jim Akin from Lauderdale County, Alabama, reminds producers of why it’s important to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …