Some consumers and livestock producers alike have concerns when it comes to H5N1. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack share three things to keep in mind. Click here to learn more from USDA APHIS. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Supports Successful BEEF 101 Programs
Beef 101 programs funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff program have been a major success for sharing the story of beef from pasture to plate. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, shares more about the program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Tune in to Talkin’ Cotton Podcast
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage producers to tune into the Talkin’ Cotton Podcast to find up-to-date information about this year’s crop, with planting season underway. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the podcast and where interested listeners can tune in. “It’s new this year. The peanut one has done really …
USDA-NRCS Expanding Grazing Lands Conservation
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. An investment up to $22 million is being made in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements will identify and address barriers to …
ROI of The Beef Checkoff Dollar
Anyone that invests knows the importance of ROI or Return on Investment. Using one dollar invested per head sold, the Beef Checkoff drives demand for beef – with a substantial ROI. In the third part of the conversation with Greg Hanes, Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, he shares how checkoff dollars expand the market and drive demand for beef. Sponsored ContentCIR …
May Beef Month Kicks Off in Georgia
Georgia Beef Board’s May Beef Month kicks off this week with events throughout the state during the month. Listen below or click here for more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Resourceful: Stretching The Beef Checkoff Dollar
We all know that a dollar bill today does not have the same buying power a dollar bill had in 1985; yet the Beef Checkoff Program still just collects one dollar per head when cattle are sold. In the second part of a conversation with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, learn how the checkoff stretches that dollar for the …
Driving Demand for Beef During Tight Supplies
As U.S. beef supplies continue to tighten, discovery of new cut options by consumers is vital. I visited with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, to discuss how the Beef Checkoff is driving the demand for beef during tight supplies. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Efforts in H5N1 Control
The novel H5N1 virus facing animal agriculture has been in the spotlight recently as it transferred from poultry to other livestock. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the collaboration between federal agencies and other stakeholders in light of cases of H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cattle. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Enrollment for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Ends April 29
Dairy producers are being reminded the deadline to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) is April 29, 2024. This important safety net program provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has revised the regulations for DMC to allow eligible dairy operations to make a one-time adjustment to established production history. This …