New Proposal for School Nutrition Standards

USDA has published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to update the nutrition standards that would require schools to offer more fruits, vegetables and whole grains as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the idea of the new standards is to offer more balance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Marketing School Lunches

We all have our nightmare school lunch line stories, But in recent times there has been a real push in improving the health and nutrition of school meals, but it hasn’t necessarily been all that affective Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Afghan Volunteers

Civilians are also helping in Afghanistan. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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

GCC Meeting & UGA Cotton Production Workshop

The Georgia Cotton Commission wants to remind growers about their 4th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop coming up January 26th in Tifton, as Karen Nikitopoulos said their program is full of industry information. Download Audio The event is free but they ask that you do pre-register by either going online to www.ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

GBB Pleased with Recent AFBF Show

At the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting and trade show this past week in Atlanta, the Georgia Beef Board was bust serving meatballs at their booth and Ashley Hughes said it was another example of producer’s checkoff dollars hard at work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

ACA Convention Just 4 Weeks Away

The 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is just 4 weeks away, as Dr. Billy Powell said more information is available on their newly updated website. Download Audio The 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be Friday & Saturday, February 11th and 12th at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention …

Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on Producers

Tom Ramey, CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, said work by the beef checkoff to put a face on the producer has been an important effort. 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 …

Free Days offered in National Parks

In an attempt to encourage people to visit the nation’s parks, the National Park Service will be offering 17 free admission days to parks around the country in 2011. 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 …

Tater Pie

Here is another southern staple that is expanding. How? Everett Griner lets us know. 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

GA Beef Company Knows Importance of BQA

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Quality Control Manager for Buckhead Beef in Atlanta, Georgia, Sierra Coggins, said their clients demand top quality products. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …