WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Statement on USDA Issuing a Final Rule on Mandatory COOL
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The following is a statement from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a Cody, Wyo. dairy and cattle producer, regarding today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule regarding the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Rule (MCOOL). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Alabama Ag Department Pleased with Outcome of Legislative Session
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says overall, he is pleased with the Agriculture Department’s outcome of Alabama’s 2013 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
USMEF Board Meeting in Washington
The spring meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation Board of Directors is underway in Washington, D.C. One of the topics is the current trade impasse with Russia, as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng comments on that and other issues being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
GATE Guidance Available for Georgia Farmers
The Georgia Agribusiness Council has developed a guidance document to help producers as well as ag retailers, better understand what items are and are not exempt from sales tax under the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption (GATE). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Eastern Livestock Company Owner and COO Sentenced
The following press release was posted by the USDA OIG: LOUISVILLE, KY – The former owner and former chief operating officer of now-bankrupt Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, were sentenced in U. S. District Court today, by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, for mail fraud arising from their part in a check-kiting scheme that caused the loss of millions of dollars …
Safe Meat
Everett Griner tells us about the meat inspectors not being furloughed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
National Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Chandler Mulvaney of Opelika, Alabama, one of the National Beef Ambassadors. He talks about how busy their team has been this year talking with folks across the country about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …
Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Convention
We are just 4 weeks away from the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, as it will take place June 18- 20 in Marco Island. FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they are expecting an outstanding convention again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Differences in Approaches to Senate and House Immigration Reform
With the committee passing of the Senate’s Immigration Reform bill, it is now expected to hit the Senate floor as early as the first week of June. Steve Southerland, Florida Representative and the leadership representative for the sophomore congressional class, explains how the Houses immigration efforts will differ from those of the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …