Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Wraps Up 2022 Beef 101 Courses

The Alabama Beef Checkoff program has been busy this year sponsoring various Beef 101 courses. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, looks back at the year after wrapping up their final course for 2022 this past Friday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

September Pork Exports Continue Upward Trend; Pace Cools for Beef

New data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows U.S. pork exports in September topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month, while beef exports dipped below the $1 billion dollar mark but remain on a record pace. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom notes continued strong export numbers amid mounting headwinds such as a strong U.S. dollar show the …

Funding to Increase Meat Processing Capacity Will Benefit Southeast

Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). The funding will expand meat and poultry processing capacity, which in turn increases competition, supports producer income, and strengthens the food supply chain to lower costs for working families and create jobs and economic …

Meat Sector Releases First-Ever Data Report on Environment

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released a report Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, that sets transparent baselines that will allow the industry to measure progress and verify contributions to global climate goals. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members, those with more than 2,000 employees, submitting data, the report covers an estimated 90 percent of meat sold …

Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner Announced

Beef Month in Alabama has wrapped up for another year, and part of this year’s event was the 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. That contest has ended, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, has the results of this year’s voting. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Conference

Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends various events where they talk with many people about the benefits of beef. And FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she recently took part in an annual conference of those involved with school nutrition. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in …

Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns

A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market that found the rise in the vegetarian population & flexitarian diet and the ability of plant-based meat products to imitate animal-based meat products drive the growth of the global plant-based meat market. …

Georgia Beef Board Ready for Macon Burger Week

A big Beef Checkoff event kicks off late next week in Georgia, as Macon Burger Week will be held November 7-13. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says this is the 5th year for the event and 18 restaurants will be participating. More information can be found at maconburgerweek.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …