Registration is underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown, which kicks off July 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman registration is open until July 1st. (HAMPTON, GA) — Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Georgia Beef Board, and the Georgia Barbecue Association are teaming up to host a flavorful competition during the Quaker State 400 …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with Recent Campaign
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to promote beef across the state in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks at the results they received from one e-commerce campaign promotion which she says turned an investment of each dollar spent to thirteen dollars. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …
Revised Beef Safeguard Mechanism under USJTA
This past Friday, the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement that would revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the bi-lateral trade agreement between both countries. Rod Bain has a story explaining what this could potentially mean for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCBA Commends U.S.-Japan Beef Export Agreement
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) lauded the signing of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan to increase the Beef Safeguard Trigger level under a trade agreement between the two countries. Kent Bacus, NCBA senior director of international trade and market access, says the agreement underscores the importance of a mutually-beneficial relationship between U.S. cattle producers and Japanese consumers. “We are …
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
Stay safe during the summer grilling season. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. With summer officially here, it’s that time again when a lot of us will be gathering around the grill. Millions of people get sick each year because of a lack of food safety while grilling, but you don’t have to be one of them. The USDA offers …
Billion-Dollar Livestock Facility Planned for Western South Dakota
Plans are in development to construct a $1.1 billion next-generation livestock processing facility in western South Dakota. The one-million-square-foot facility will process beef and include a specialty bison line. Kingsbury and Associates and Sirius Realty of Rapid City, South Dakota, are currently in the research and development phase of the project. “We aim to restore competition in American meat processing,” …
Highlights from the USMEF Spring Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference wrapped up last Friday in San Antonio, Texas. Joe Schuele has more details. More insights from the conference are available on the USMEF website. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cattlemen Welcome Back Summer Grilling
Through various promotional efforts, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is saying welcome back to summer grilling. Through the Beef Checkoff program, they are noting that beef’s versatility makes it the easy choice for consumer’s next get-together. From steaks to hamburgers, tacos to hotdogs, beef can create a spread that everyone will enjoy. Part of the summertime beef promotion is making …
May Beef Month Wrapping Up in Georgia
May has been Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been busy conducting a variety of promotions throughout the month. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the annual event went great and lets us know who their annual Best Burger Contest winner is. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotion in Georgia, …
Strong Global Demand for Red Meat Tempered by Growing Economic Challenges
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference has been taking place this week in San Antonio, Texas. During the event, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of first quarter red meat export results, which were impressive despite mounting economic and logistical challenges. Halstrom said, “To date, demand for U.S. red meat has been as strong as I’ve ever seen …